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Shorty (band) Northampton, England
Shorty (band) Northampton, England[edit source] Shorty are an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1996. The initial line-up was formed as a college project whilst the members were attending a BTEC Popular Music and Recording course at Northampton College, Booth Lane. The college line-up was Chris White (Vocal), Ian Anderson (Guitar), Stephen Davies (Guitar), Paul Chant (Bass Guitar) and Mark Thursby (Drums).

This line-up recorded one session at Far Heath Studios in 1996, with most songs written by White.

Following college, the members went on to appear in other acts until 2018 when Chris White decided to re-use the name to front a new set of songs. This was the 2017 album “Abington Park”, a collection of songs which White had been slowly writing over a period of years. The album was recorded in the kitchen of White’s house in Northampton.

In 2019, White collaborated with a number of musicians to create, “The Northampton Underground”. For White, this was the fulfilment of a long time ambition to include strings, brass and a variety of styles which he admitted had even shocked himself with its eccentricity. During 2018/19 White had been converting his garage into a studio space where the album was recorded.

White is currently working on the third Shorty album which is to be called “A Bridge Over The River Nene”. This is due for release during 2020.

Shorty (band) Northampton, England[edit source] Shorty are an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1996. The initial line-up was formed as a college project whilst the members were attending a BTEC Popular Music and Recording course at Northampton College, Booth Lane. The college line-up was Chris White (Vocal), Ian Anderson (Guitar), Stephen Davies (Guitar), Paul Chant (Bass Guitar) and Mark Thursby (Drums).

This line-up recorded one session at Far Heath Studios in 1996, with most songs written by White.

Following college, the members went on to appear in other acts until 2018 when Chris White decided to re-use the name to front a new set of songs. This was the 2017 album “Abington Park”, a collection of songs which White had been slowly writing over a period of years. The album was recorded in the kitchen of White’s house in Northampton.

In 2019, White collaborated with a number of musicians to create, “The Northampton Underground”. For White, this was the fulfilment of a long time ambition to include strings, brass and a variety of styles which he admitted had even shocked himself with its eccentricity. During 2018/19 White had been converting his garage into a studio space where the album was recorded.

White is currently working on the third Shorty album which is to be called “A Bridge Over The River Nene”. This is due for release during 2020.