Founded: 2001
Location: United Kingdom
The Cribs are a British indie rock band originally from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, that formed in 2001. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman. They were subsequently joined by ex-The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr who was an official member of the group from 2008 until 2011.
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"A band that doesn't need to use the first few songs to warm up, they are ready to hit the ground running as soon as they set foot on the stage."
"Obviously that was surreal, at first, because, it's like, that's Johnny Marr! We grew up listening to him! And now here he is, just one of us."
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"It’s a pretty great effort overall that improves with a few listens. "
Sweaty and inspiring – who needs Johnny Marr to have a good time?
“I hear Limp Bizkit is in town tonight,” guitarist Ryan Jarman snickers as The Cribs leap onto stage. “So you had a choice of washed-up rockers tonight and you chose us.”
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"I’m defined by the band, it’s what I do and I can’t imagine that being a transient thing and moving around."