Sergeant (band)

Sergeant were a four-piece indie rock band from Glenrothes in Fife, Scotland. In 2007 they signed a contract with Mercury Records[1] and played both the T in the Park and Glastonbury festivals that year. The band received good reviews for their live shows[2] and attracted support from Jim Gellatly of Xfm Scotland[3] and from Alan McGee, who called the group "a major talent".[4]

Sergeant
Sergeant, Dundee, July 2007
Background information
OriginGlenrothes, Scotland
GenresIndie rock
Years active2004 – 2010
LabelsMercury Records
Past membersNick Mercer
Scott Duncan
Bill Anderson
Rory Buchanan

Prior to the release of their album, the band were chosen to support Oasis on four Scottish dates and also to support the Fratellis on their full UK tour.[5][6] However, following poor sales of the album and disillusionment, the group split up in November 2010.[7] Singer Nick Mercer went on to begin a solo career and found the Scottish branch of the Hillsong Church in Edinburgh.[8] Sergeant reformed for a one-off gig in Glenrothes in June 2018 to celebrate the town's 70th anniversary.[9]

Members
  • Nick Mercer – vocals
  • Scott Duncan – guitars
  • Bill Anderson – bass
  • Rory Buchanan – drums and percussion

Discography

Albums

  • Sergeant (2009)

EPs

  • Sergeant (2007)

Singles

  • "K-Ok" (2008)
  • "Sunshine" (2008)

References
  1. Pollock, David. "Sergeant major". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 13 November 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2007.
  2. "Sergeant @ Chicago Rock Cafe". Manchester Evening News. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  3. Gellatly, Jim (17 October 2007). "Jim Gellatly: Blog". Xfm Scotland. Archived from the original on 13 August 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  4. McGee, Alan (2 April 2008). "Sergeant are a major talent". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  5. "Sergeant Supporting Oasis". Sergeant. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  6. "Sergeant Support The Fratellis". Sergeant. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  7. Shannon, Kate (4 November 2010). "Sergeant: The final salute?". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  8. Johnson, Kirsten (2 July 2017). "Off to church today? Bet it's nothing like THIS service". The Scottish Mail on Sunday.
  9. Shannon, Kate (5 June 2018). "Sergeant reunite for Glenrothes' anniversary gig". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
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