The Lightyears are an English four-piece pop-rock band based in London, England, comprising George Owens (lead vocals and guitar), Chris Russell (vocals and piano), John Owens (bass) and Tony Lyons (vocals and drums). Though The Lightyears formed in 2003, Russell and Owens have been playing and writing together since the age of 13. Philadelphia-based radio station WXPN have described the band as "the bastard pop-child of The La's and Wham!". In 2007, The Lightyears won "Best Pop/Rock Act" at the first-ever INDY Awards ceremony at the Clapham Grand, which prompted the London Metro to write that they were "being widely touted as Next Big Things". The band were nominated again the following year, this time for "Best Pop Act". In light of these accolades, the record producer Hugh Padgham asked the band into his studio to record a selection of tracks. Two of these recordings, "Emily" and "Sleepless", feature on The Lightyears' 2009 album London, England. More information...
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