As far as 2008’s British musical success stories go, Roy, Greg, and Pete’s undoubtedly reads the most telling. As the country wavered and tipped into economic collapse, it sparked a domino effect that left the music industry collectively reeling. Whilst many were left licking their wounds, it was the exuberance of this everyday, everyman’s Harrow trio that set untouchable standards, and injected a welcome dose of hope and happiness into a grey and dulling nation.
Scouting For Girls have bucked that trend for rapidly declining record and ticket sales, achieving double-platinum status for their number 1, eponymous debut album - and whilst some of the world’s biggest acts are forced to downsize venues due to disappointing lack of ticket sales, the phenomenal demand for Scouting For Girls has found the band touring endlessly, selling-out shows across the country and squeezing in extra dates to appease their fans' insatiable fervour (almost 200,000 were entertained in 2008 headline dates alone). With 3 Brit Award nominations (Best Breakthrough Act, Best Single: Heartbeat, Best Live Act) to cap a phenomenal 18 months, their unquestionable success is infectious.
Armed with a hugely impressive catalogue of hit singles (She’s So Lovely, Elvis Ain’t Dead, Heartbeat, It’s Not About You, I Wish I Was James Bond) that rivals any recent ‘greatest hits’ package, and as one of radio’s most familiar and successfully playlisted acts in years, Scouting For Girls have taken the tag of ‘Britain’s Biggest Breakthrough Band’ and soared far beyond it.
It is a touching success story of substance and inspiration, and one that’s roots started from the most healthiest and attainable of places; the minds of three ambitious life-long friends.
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