The Ailerons were an English indie rock band featuring Charity Hair, Daniel Beattie, Dave Rowntree, Grog Prebble and Mike Smith.

The Ailerons
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2006
Spinoff ofBlur[1]
Past membersCharity Hair
Dan Beattle
Dave Rowntree
Grog Prebble
Mike Smith
Websitetheailerons.com

In 2006, they were brought into public view due to their song, "Dig a Hole" being featured as iTunes' free single of the week. The song was from the band's only EP, Left Right,[2] released exclusively available through iTunes.[3] Charity Hair was later a member of the alternative country band Red Sky July with husband and wife duo Ally McErlaine and Shelly Poole.[4]

Discography edit

EPs edit

Left Right (16 October 2006) edit

Track listing:

  1. "Dig a Hole" – 2:39
  2. "Bonafone" – 3:59
  3. "Waking Fever" – 5:04
  4. "Roll Over" – 2:45

References edit

  1. ^ "Blur spin-off announce shows". NME. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
  2. ^ "The Ailerons (Left Right) - EP". Phobos.apple.com. 16 October 2006. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Blur man returns with new band | News". NME. 5 October 2006. Archived from the original on 11 September 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. ^ Shurvell, Joanne (31 March 2018). "Six Of The Best Music Venues In London". Forbes. Retrieved 6 October 2023.

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