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| origin = [[Cwmaman]], [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]], Wales
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34002513|title=Stereophonics rock band asked to help Cwmaman Institute|work=BBC News|date=21 August 2015|access-date=24 August 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20150824112905/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34002513|archive-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>|[[post-Britpop]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popmatters.com/stereophonics-2496080839.html|title=Stereophonics + JJ72|date=5 February 2002|website=PopMatters}}</ref>|[[Britrock]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.strangewaysradio.com/2019/02/stereophonics-chaos-from-the-top-down/|title=Stereophonics release new single and video for Chaos From The Top Down|first=D. J.|last=Mikey|website=Strangewaysradio.com|date=19 February 2019 |access-date=19 October 2020}}</ref>}}
| years_active = 1992–present
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'''Stereophonics''' are a Welsh rock band formed in 1992 in the village of [[Cwmaman]] in the [[Cynon Valley]]
Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whiskey vocals",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/13185/Stereophonics-The-Forum-Melbourne-040508.htm |title=Stereophonics @ The Forum, Melbourne (04/05/08) |publisher=FasterLouder.com.au |date=6 May 2008 |access-date=4 October 2009
The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile music festivals, including [[Reading and Leeds Festivals|Reading and Leeds]] in 2000, [[Glastonbury Festival|Glastonbury]] in 2002, [[V Festival]] in 2002, the [[Isle of Wight Festival|Isle of Wight]] in 2004 and 2009, [[Oxegen]] in 2010, [[Tramlines Festival]] and [[TRNSMT]] in 2018, and [[Latitude Festival|Latitude]] in 2019. The band is part of the [[Cardiff music scene]].
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[[Kelly Jones]] and [[Stuart Cable]] lived on the same street<ref name="Marks 24">Marks (2009), p. 24</ref> in the Welsh village of Cwmaman.<ref>Marks (2009), p. 4</ref> Jones heard Cable played drums so asked if he wanted to jam together.<ref>Marks (2009), pp. 22–23</ref> After some time practising in Jones' dad's garage, Nicholas Geake joined in on guitar. Later,{{efn |name=dac |Exact dates aren't given in ''Demons and Cocktails''.}} Jones invited Paul Rosser and Chris Davies to play on bass guitar and keyboards, respectively.<ref name="Marks 23">Marks (2009), p. 23</ref> Cable recalls he was the one who suggested that Jones be the singer, as his dad was a singer back in the sixties who supported [[Roy Orbison]].<ref name="Marks 23"/> In 1986 the band recorded a demo under the name "Zephyr". When Jones went on holiday the band played a gig without him, which resulted in Jones leaving the band and Jones and Cable going their separate ways.<ref name="Marks 24"/> Jones, Rosser and Davies formed their own R&B band called "Silent Runner" while Cable joined a glam-rock band named "King Catwalk" on drums.<ref>Marks (2009), pp. 24–25</ref>
A few years later,{{efn |name=dac}} Cable got sacked from the band.
Everett went on holiday for two weeks but Jones and Cable wanted to continue rehearsing, so Jones invited long-time friend [[Richard Jones (Stereophonics)|Richard Jones]] to fill in for Everett.<ref name="Marks 27"/> Stunned by Richard's appearance and bass playing, Cable convinced Kelly to keep him instead of Everett.<ref name="Marks 27"/> The band decided they needed another member to play lead guitar. Simon Collier was the first guitarist brought in, but didn't stay in the band; he did, however, become Kelly's guitar technician.<ref>Marks (2009), p. 32</ref> The band tried hiring two other guitarists, another Richard Jones and Glenn Hyde.<ref name="Marks 33">Marks (2009), p. 33</ref> Neither stayed for long. Hyde did however play harmonica on "Rooftop" for the band's 2001 album ''[[Just Enough Education to Perform]]''.<ref name="Marks 33"/> After Hyde left, the band stuck as a three-piece act.<ref name="Marks 33"/>
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Kelly, Richard and Cable began writing and performing music in working men's clubs together in 1992 {{Citation needed|date=August 2013}} as a band known as "Tragic Love Company", a name inspired by their favourite bands ([[the Tragically Hip]], [[Mother Love Bone]] and [[Bad Company]]).<ref>Marks (2009), p. 29</ref> After Tragic Love Company supported Smalltown Heroes in the Borderline Club, London, they met Marshall Bird and Steve Bush who were interested in producing for the band. The band agreed and recorded a demo for "[[A Thousand Trees]]".<ref>Marks (2009), p. 38</ref>
Wayne Coleman organised a series of concerts throughout South Wales after receiving a demo from the band. Wayne liked it a lot but hated the band name and told them they wouldn't be performing unless they changed it.<ref>Marks (2009), pp. 37–38</ref> After Cable read the manufacturer name of a gramophone, "Falcon Stereophonic", he told Kelly and the band agreed to change their name to "the Stereophonics".<ref name="Marks 40">Marks (2009), p. 40</ref> In March 1996,{{Citation needed|date=August 2013}} the band played a gig at their local [[Coliseum Theatre (Aberdare)|Coliseum Theatre]], Aberdare with [[Catatonia (band)|Catatonia]] along with local bands Krazy Keyboards (later to become Dylan Thorn), and the Pocket Devils.<ref name="Marks 40"/> When the band finished their slot, John Brand approached them and he became their manager.<ref>Marks (2009), pp. 41–42</ref> Brand managed to get over 35 record companies in the UK interested in signing the Stereophonics.<ref>Marks (2009), p. 43</ref> In May 1996,{{Citation needed|date=August 2013}} they signed with [[V2 Records|V2]],<ref>Marks (2009), p. 47</ref> the first artists to be signed to newly formed record label. Upon signing, they dropped "the" from their name and simply became "Stereophonics".
=== Debut album and ascent to fame (1997–2000) ===
In August 1997, the band released their first studio album, ''[[Word Gets Around]]'', which reached number six in the UK charts, from which five singles were released. The debut single, released 25 November 1996, was "Looks Like Chaplin".<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7ctjc6UWCm4C&pg=PA1011|page=1011|title=The Rough Guide to Rock|editor=Peter Buckley|publisher=Rough Guides|year= 2003|isbn=
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In February 1998, the band received a [[BRIT Awards|BRIT Award]] for Best New Group. In the same week, the band re-released the single "[[Local Boy in the Photograph]]", which in turn reached number fourteen in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The band's debut album, ''Word Gets Around'', also went [[Music recording sales certification|gold]] in the UK.<ref name="Inc 1999">{{cite
In November 1998, "[[The Bartender and the Thief]]" (the first single from the album ''[[Performance and Cocktails]]'') was released, eventually reaching number three on the UK charts. "[[Just Looking (song)|Just Looking]]" was released next and reached number four in March 1999. In that same month, the album was released, entering at number one and going platinum within three weeks. Later that year, the band played in front of 50,000 people at [[Morfa Stadium]] in [[Swansea]]. The concert was filmed and released on DVD the following year. They also collaborated with [[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]] on a cover of the [[Randy Newman]] song "[[Mama Told Me Not
Throughout 1998 and 1999, the band toured in Europe, Australia and the US. On 12 June 1998, Stereophonics played to over 10,000 spectators in the grounds of [[Cardiff Castle]] in Wales. Footage of the concert was released on VHS and DVD, titled ''[[Live at Cardiff Castle]]''.
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The band released their third album, ''[[Just Enough Education to Perform]]'', in April 2001. The album included the track "[[Mr. Writer]]", which includes lyrics that criticise a critic who the band believe gave them a negative review. The album also contained one of the band's most famous tracks, "[[Have a Nice Day (Stereophonics song)|Have a Nice Day]]", which reached number five in the UK charts. To promote the new album, ''Just Enough Education to Perform'', the Stereophonics played a two-day festival, which was called ''A Day at the Races''. This event was held in [[Donington Park]] on the first day and at Cardiff's [[Millennium Stadium]] on the second. The concerts were supported by [[Ash (band)|Ash]], [[Black Crowes]] and [[the Crocketts]], with [[Proud Mary]] playing Donington only. Over 200,000 separate tickets were sold for the weekend festival. The performance was released on a DVD in 2002.
2003 saw the release of their fourth album, titled ''[[You Gotta Go There to Come Back]]''. The album contained one of the band's most popular songs, "[[Maybe Tomorrow (Stereophonics song)|Maybe Tomorrow]]". In September 2003, drummer [[Stuart Cable]] was sacked. According to reports, it was because of his lack of commitment to the band. Cable, at the time, presented a TV show called "Cable TV" and felt that the band would never improve. Because of this, he missed several rehearsals and live concerts. He was eventually replaced by [[Javier Weyler]].<ref name="BBCStuartSacking">''[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3138970.stm Stereophonics drummer fired] {{webarchive|url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20110816053511/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3138970.stm |date=16 August 2011 }}.'' ''BBC News.'' Retrieved on 17 July 2007.</ref> [[Steve Gorman]], from the Black Crowes, stood in for Cable during the band's live performances until Weyler was appointed. When asked about Cable leaving the band in a 2010 interview with ''[[Rip It Up (
Towards the end of the year, Stereophonics did a sold-out tour of the UK, ending with a Christmas show at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, supported by [[Feeder (band)|Feeder]], [[Ocean Colour Scene]] and
=== Drummer change and Stuart Cable's death (2005–2010) ===
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On 20 May 2007, at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Preston, the band were joined on stage by [[Casino (band)|Casino]] frontman Adam Zindani. Zindani continued to tour with the band for the remainder of the ''Pull the Pin'' tour, playing lead guitar and backing vocals. He has been credited for writing and performing on two of the band's new tracks, "You're My Star" and "My Own Worst Enemy". On "You're My Star", he sings backing vocals and plays lead guitar, whereas on "My Own Worst Enemy" he only plays lead guitar. In November 2008, Stereophonics released their first greatest hits compilation, ''[[Decade in the Sun: Best of Stereophonics|Decade in the Sun]]''.
On 8 December 2009, the [[Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games]] announced the line up for performers for the nightly Victory Ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-spectator-guide/celebrations-and-ceremonies/ceremonies |title=Ceremonies
On 5 June 2010, Stereophonics played the first-ever gig at the [[Cardiff City Stadium]] with support from unsigned South Wales band 4th Street Traffic, followed by [[Kids in Glass Houses]] and [[Doves (band)|Doves]]. The concert, known as "Summer in the City", was played to a sold-out audience of 30,000. Two days later, original drummer Stuart Cable was found dead in his home in [[Aberdare]] having choked on his own vomit after [[binge drinking]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/wales/10255560.stm |title=Tribute to 'warm-hearted' Stuart Cable |work=BBC News |date=7 June 2010 |access-date=7 June 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611020426/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/wales/10255560.stm |archive-date=11 June 2010 }}</ref> After the Keep Calm and Carry On Tour concluded, and their contract with Universal at an end, Kelly Jones wanted to change the way the band
=== ''Graffiti on the Train'', ''Keep the Village Alive'' and ''Scream Above the Sounds'' (2011–2018) ===
On 3 March 2011, Stereophonics announced on their Facebook page that they were working on new music in the studio.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150096755505876&set=a.167314080875.129741.15082530875&theater |title=Stereophonics working on new music |via=Facebook |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050408055255/http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150096755505876&set=a.167314080875.129741.15082530875&theater |archive-date=8 April 2005 }}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=December 2021}} In July 2012 it was announced that Weyler and the band had parted company. The announcement was made on the band's Facebook page, though no reason was given for his departure.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2012/07/19/stereophonics-drummer-javier-weyler-splits-from-band-91466-31433821/ |title=Stereophonics drummer Javier Weyler splits from band |publisher=Wales Online |date=19 July 2012 |access-date=26 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723002213/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2012/07/19/stereophonics-drummer-javier-weyler-splits-from-band-91466-31433821/ |archive-date=23 July 2012 }}</ref> It was announced on 24 September 2012 that [[Jamie Morrison]], former drummer for [[Noisettes]], had replaced Weyler in the band.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/stereophonics/statuses/250283705535459329 |title=stereophonics: Welcome Jamie Morrison – Great |via=Twitter |date=24 September 2012 |access-date=26 September 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213093812/https://twitter.com/stereophonics/statuses/250283705535459329 |archive-date=13 December 2013 }}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=December 2021}} On 8 October 2012, Stereophonics released the video to a track titled "[[Violins and Tambourines]]" from the upcoming album.<ref>{{cite web|title=News – Violins and Tambourines|url=http://www.stereophonics.com/news/post/violins-and-tambourines|work=Stereophonics.com|access-date=13 October 2012
In late September 2014, it was announced via their Twitter page that a new album has been mixed and that it should be released in 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://musicscene.ie/2014/09/stereophonics-complete-work-on-their-9th-studio-album/ |title=Stereophonics complete work on their 9th studio album! |publisher=Music Scene |date=30 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065251/http://musicscene.ie/2014/09/stereophonics-complete-work-on-their-9th-studio-album/ |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=22 November 2014
On 27 July 2017 the band announced ''[[Scream Above the Sounds]]'' as the title for the album and will be released on 27 October 2017. It became available to pre-order on the same day. The album was released under the new distribution label "Parlophone", as the band parted ways with the old label V2. The band released "All In One Night" on the same day as the lead single from it. On 4 September 2017 "Caught By The Wind" was released as the second single from the album followed by "Before Anyone Knew Our Name" as the third single on 20 October 2017.They released the album's fourth and final single, "What's All the Fuss About?" on 4 December 2017. They embarked on the Scream Above The Sounds tour in 2018.
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In January 2019, Stereophonics announced two shows as part of [[Forest Live]], the summer concert series promoted by the [[Forestry]] Commission: 13 June at [[Westonbirt Arboretum]], near [[Tetbury]], Gloucestershire and 23 June at [[Thetford Forest]], near [[Brandon, Suffolk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theswindonian.co.uk/2019/01/14/stereophonics-announce-forest-live-gigs/|title=Stereophonics announce Forest Live gigs|website=Swindonian.co.uk|date=14 January 2019}}</ref> ''[[Kind (album)|Kind.]]'' became their seventh number-one album later that year.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/stereophonics-seventh-uk-no-1-album-kind/|title=Stereophonics Get Seventh U.K. No. 1 Album With 'Kind'|first1=Paul|last1=Sexton|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=1 November 2019}}</ref>
Originally intending to release another greatest hits album,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/music-interviews/stereophonics-kelly-jones-interview-oochya-right-place-right-time-3166483|title=Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Stereophonics' Kelly Jones|website=[[NME]] |date=21 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/entertainment/4060592/stereophonics-kelly-jones-aberdeen-pj-live/|title=Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones talks about the power of music ahead of Aberdeen show|first=Sean|last=Wallace|date=16 March 2022 }}</ref>
On 18 June 2022, the second of the band's two concerts at the [[Principality Stadium]] in Cardiff, was broadcast live on [[BBC One Wales]] and [[BBC Two]], with special guest Sir Tom Jones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.principalitystadium.wales/event/stereophonics/|title=Stereophonics, Sir Tom Jones, Feeder, Gruff Rhys and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard|website=Principality Stadium}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018lg7|title=BBC Two - Stereophonics Live in Cardiff: We'll Keep a Welcome|website=BBC}}</ref>
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Stereophonics also performed the original opening theme tune for the TV series ''[[Long Way Round]]''. The song's lyrics were slightly altered for the follow-up series, ''[[Long Way Down]] and [[Long Way Up]]''.
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