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The What
12+ albums
about
There are at least two groups with this name. 1) The What is an Amsterdam pop band founded in September 2006. Inspired by bands from the sixties, the band has written songs varying from energetic rock to groovy melodious pop. Relying on Erik Seyferth’s energetic vocals and funky keyboard playing, Ivan Mettrop’s inspiring guitar handling, Jim Glerum’s groovy basslines and Floris Linnebank’s spot-on beats, the What makes their songs really come alive. Noted for the dynamism of their live performances, the band is now a popular, whipped up formation, that you definitely need to see! http://www.thewhat.nl/ 2) There was also a short lived group called The What consisting of Eddie Vedder (of Pearl Jam), Kurt Bloch and Mike Musburger (of Fastbacks). They played handful of times in 1996 during Pearl Jam's European tour. 3) ‘The What’ was the first South Humberside Punk-Rock band to form, play gigs, release a record and split up. Formed in July 1977 as ‘Exit’, their first gig, in November 1978, ended in a riot with the band attacked by the audience and their equipment smashed up. The riot made news headlines in the north of England and resulted in a trial at Lincoln Crown Court. The presiding judge (who must have been at the gig) said the band had given “a disgusting performance” and that “it was a disgusting incident which is all too prevalent”. The publicity resulted in a BBC Radio Humberside recording session in March 1979. They played 10 gigs, mainly in pubs & villag
