Freefaller (band)

Freefaller were a British pop/rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, formed in 2001.[1] Their first song, "Do This! Do That!", was released as a single in January 2005, and reached No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] Their follow-up singles "Good Enough for You" and "She's My Everything" charted at No. 21 and No. 36 respectively in the UK.[2]

Band members

The band were:[3]

  • David "Ollie" Oliver (ex-Point Break) – vocals
  • Dean Roberts – guitar
  • Gary Mahon – bass
  • Rich Joy – drums

Roberts has since gone on to form his own band, My[iQ], as well as playing for singer-songwriter Stewart Mac. The later supported Bon Jovi at Twickenham Stadium on 27 June 2008, featuring Roberts on lead guitar and backing vocals. As of 2016 Roberts is a permanent guitarist and songwriting partner of Stewart Mac, releasing material and touring as a duo or with a full band.[4] Drummer Rich Joy is a member of an entertainment based charity organization, the Grand Order of Water Rats. Mahon is now a member of a group called Columbia. Ollie is now a sports lecturer at South Essex College.


References
  1. "Music – Freefaller". BBC. Archived from the original on 18 August 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 214. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. "Freefaller Biography". Female First. 7 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  4. "Biography". Official Stewart Mac. 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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