Rock child who won't grow up
Active member of London Calling and Guns of Brixton punk rock,
Sonic Shite aka champollion can be defined as an interactive punk rocker who sings and plays the guitar over laptop noise. Beating on the steps of the Clash, Stones, the Undertones, New Order and Ludwig Van 88,
Champollion bottles the spirit of rock in a binary container with stories in French and English, with a multimedia show that has growing audiences leaping. Have a look
on video and MP3 and
live.
Rock Troubadour
Contact: champo@champo.com
Booking: Routes Productions: (+33) 6 62 02 04 79
FAQ!
- Why "champollion"?
- Anything to do with Egypt, eh?
- Why "Rock troubadour"?
- Rock?
- How can I buy a CD?
- Influences?
- MP3s available?
- Videos available?
- Lyrics?
- Next gig?
1. Why "champollion"?
That is his name: Jean-François Champollion.
2. Anything to do with Egypt, eh?
Something like his great-great-great-uncle. But who cares, really.
3. Why "rock troubadour"?
Champollion hops from town to town and tells his stories, like the troubadours of yore.
4. Rock?
Rock à la Clash, hence shades of blues, reggae, rock n' roll, etc. .
5. Can I get a CD?
Come to the gigs, or via Paypal on this page: CD.
7. Influences?
The Clash, Lou Reed, Artic Monkeys, New Order... Links: The Clash, The Undertones.
8. MP3s available?
Whole lotta MP3s on MP3.
9. Videos available?
Available on MySpace:
Live at Volume (long version)
Live at Volume (short version)
10. Lyrics?
A mouthful on Words.
11. Next gig?
Complete listing on Live.
Recordings
- "Tribute", EP with Louis-Philippe and The Border Boys (Disques du crépuscule, Brussels), produced by Andy Paley (Beach Boys!!!)
- "Let's Pretend", 12-song CD with Louis-Philippe and The Arcadians (Humbug Records, London)
- "Corporate Songs I, 7-song live CD with The Managers - Electro-blues (Viva 00)
- "riviéra électro-rock" 5-song CD with Loops & champo - Electro-rock (Viva 01)
- New 6-song CD, available from CD (Routes Productions)
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