The Dumdums (formerly stylised as Dum Dums) were a British guitar-pop band. London-based, they split up in August 2001. The band members were Josh Doyle – vocals and guitar, Steve Clarke – bass and vocals, Stuart 'Baxter' Wilkinson – drums and vocals.
Career
Originally formed in 1997, straight out of school, the band spent their early years gigging in small venues and songwriting. They signed a management contract with Modernwood Management, and then signed to Wildstar Records in March 1999. In the same month they went on their first UK tour, supporting fellow Modernwood artist, Nik Kershaw. A more extensive tour in September, supporting My Life Story, followed. It was on this tour that the band began to build up their fanbase,
The second single, "Can't Get You Out of My Thoughts" was released on 26 June 2000 and reached number 18 in the UK chart. whilst Wilkinson and Clarke formed Rogue States.
The band released b-sides under the title Dumdums in May 2018.
Discography
Singles
- 2000 – "Everything"
- 2000 – "Can't Get You Out of My Thoughts"
- 2000 – "You Do Something to Me"
- 2001 – "Army of Two"
EPs
- 2001 – Army of Two EP (Japan only)
Albums
- 2000 – It Goes Without Saying
References
External links
- Band official website
- Josh Doyle's official website
- Rogue States official website