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Background Story
Curiosity killed the addict is an unsigned Alternative Rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland. They were formed originally around 2014 by Nathan Matthews (the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band) with his friend David Carr hoping to be either Basses or Drummer. They introduced Dean Foy to the band who couldn't play any instruments at the time. Dean (current main guitarist) took up electric guitar and excelled in his skills unusually quick. David dropped out of the band and they were going nowhere musically. Luca Taylor joined the band as the basses because he was old friends with Nathan and Dean and he had a music Diploma. Jonny Morrison was introduced to the band shortly after as the drummer and they started to record and make songs however their short burst of excitement and opportunity was short lived when Luca and the band had a falling out and he left. Jonny had to leave the band typically for school and another band. Nathan had been teaching his Girlfriend, Jenna Sweet, how to play guitar. She also excelled unusually fast with her skills but lacked commitment to practice. She however liked the thought of Bass and therefore picked up on it and brought herself a new bass guitar. She was now in the band as the basses. Dean began to feel the band was going nowhere and wasn't feeling up to it anymore so he split from the band. Shortly after Jenna convinced Nathan to talk Dean into rejoining the dead band which he did. They now have their first album out (Black Converse and a Barbed Wire Bride) along with a successful ReverbNation Page: https://www.reverbnation.com/curiositykilledtheaddict?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/curiositykilledtheaddict?fref=ts They still write songs and are currently doing gigs around Belfast, Northern Ireland.

How the name (Curiosity Killed the Addict) happened
The band had many undecided names which they planned on using. Some of these were The Rubber Band, Arbitrary, Darlings Despise, Lost and Found, Love Shun 23 and many more. They were stuck on choosing a name because everyone had their own idea. Dean's Girlfriend suggested Curiosity Killed the Addict so he added that as his opinion. In the end they drew pieces of paper to choose the name and they got Lucas opinion (Writing Black & White) but eventually everyone decided they weren't happy with the name. They then decided to leave the name currently and focus on the music. Long after they posted a status on Facebook with 4 names in mind: Arbitrary, Lost and Found, Darling's disease, Curiosity Killed the Addict and asked people to vote on 1, 2, 3, or 4. In the end it was Lost and Found however that name was taken by a band so they went with the 2nd highest vote which was Curiosity killed the Addict.

Musical Experience
Nathan Matthews learnt the basics of guitar from his father Carl Matthews and picked up everything else by him self after. He spent most of his musical time writing and recording songs in his bedroom. His first gigs were with his father in his band The impromptus at local coffee shops, bars and even for a wedding. He signed up at SERC Tech in Bangor for a higher understanding of music. Nathan never had any inspiration to write music or base his style of music on because everything is self taught however his favored bands are Flyleaf, Evanescence, Wormparade, My Chemical Romance, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Jim Morrison, The distillers and Slaves. His inspiration to play music was sparked by his father at a young age. Nathan doesn't know much covers.

Dean Foy was taught guitar by Nathan and adapted his skills in his room along with hours of research on trusty YouTube tutorials. He set himself song goals and achieved them by learning the songs. His first gig was with Jenna and Nathan for a fundraiser. Dean occasionally writes his own songs which are contributed to the band. He also applied for the same Tech course as Nathan to better his musical skills. Deans inspiration for music is Blink 182, MCR, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Nirvana.

Jenna Sweet was taught the basics of guitar by Nathan and like Dean she looked up songs on YouTube and taught herself how to play them. She applied her guitar skills to learning bass. Her first gig was with Nathan alone when they did a gig together at a local youth groups fundraiser. Her inspiration to play music came from Nathan and he favored bands are Greenday, Slaves, 5SOS, Nirvana, Blink 182, Sex pistols and Fallout Boys old stuff.

Current Band Members
Nathan Matthews: Lead singer and Rythm Guitarist Dean Foy: Lead Guitarist Jenna Sweet: Basses and backup vocals

Past Members
David Carr: Drums or Bass guitar Jonny Morrison: Drums Luca Taylor: Bass guitar