The Phantom Cowboys were formed in Norwich in the early 90's by Lord Emsworth (vocals; lead guitar) Rob (double bass) and The Serpent (drums) and were joined soon after by Megz (Rhythm guitar). The band quickly progressed from being a typical 'school covers band' and began to explore their influences, which spanned musically from 1920's jazz onwards, through 50's rockabilly, to just about any type of music with a sinister or stylish feel to it.
The Phantom Cowboys soon gained attention for their darkly humourous and cleverly written rockabilly-based tunes, as well as for their idiosyncratic look. The band wore Victorian evening dress both on and off stage like latterday 'Vicky Boys', and constantly indulged in macabre jokes in their songs and stage act. In 1998 The Phantom Cowboys, tired of the reticence of others to put out a release by the band, produced their own CD album, 'Down and out at The Club Cruella' on their own Diogenes Records.
The Phantom Cowboys soon gained attention for their darkly humourous and cleverly written rockabilly-based tunes, as well as for their idiosyncratic look. The band wore Victorian evening dress both on and off stage like latterday 'Vicky Boys', and constantly indulged in macabre jokes in their songs and stage act. In 1998 The Phantom Cowboys, tired of the reticence of others to put out a release by the band, produced their own CD album, 'Down and out at The Club Cruella' on their own Diogenes Records.
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