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The D-Coys  are an English rock band formed in Bournemouth, Dorset in 2005, comprised of George Stacey (lead vocals, guitars), Josh Hughes (piano, keyboards, guitars, bass guitar), Matthew Bolt (guitars), Rob Fletcher (drums, percussion) and Joe Lewis (guitars). Their sound is a mix of mainly Hard Rock covering Alternative Rock, Progressive Rock, Metal and Punk Rock. They made their public debut at The Joiners, Southampton.

Formation (2005)
The original members of The D-Coys, who met during Year 8 at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School in late 2005, were George Stacey (lead vocals), Josh Hughes (piano) and Jonjo McKay (drums). The formation of The D-Coys began after Josh Hughes decided to play Coldplay's Clocks in an end of year assembly. George Stacey and Jonjo McKay joined him and successfully played in front of 250 people. The band has changed names a number of times since forming, beginning with Tritanium, then Renaissance, followed by Hedge Monkeys and finally settled on The D-Coys in early 2007.

Members
George Stacey - Lead Vocals, Guitars

Josh Hughes - Piano, Keyboards, Guitars, Bass Guitar

Matthew Bolt - Guitars

Rob Fletcher - Drums, Percussion

Joe Lewis - Guitars

Former Members:

Jonjo McKay - Drums

Peter Landi - Flute

Equipment
George Stacey

- Shure SM58 dynamic microphone

Rob Fletcher

- Yamaha Dxplorer Drum Kit

- Paiste 101 Brass Cymbals

- Mapex Drum Hardware

- Sonar DP 672 Double Bass Pedal

- Roland V-Drums 30 Watt Amplifier

Josh Hughes

- Nord Stage 88 Synthesizer

- Yamaha RBX-170 Bass Guitar

- Fender Rumble Bass Amplifier

- Yamaha Stagepas 300 PA System

Joe Lewis

- Epiphone Les Paul Custom

- Roland Cube 30 Amplifier

Matthew Bolt

- Yamaha ERG-121 Electric Guitar

- Roland Microcube Amplifier

- Boss BE-5 Multi Effects Pedal

Singles
Shout Out Loud