Formation of The Band and Changing Line Ups
Green and Symmons had been writing songs together on various occasions and in 2004, spurred on by a shared love of 60's garage, stylish vintage suits, and their long-held belief that a good idea played badly is better than a bad idea played well, got into action. The first incarnation of the Fallen Leaves featured Paul Myers on bass, and for a number of their first rehearsals, Paul Cook on drums. Cook could not commit to the band and for a couple of years drummers and bassists came and went frequently.
The Leaves made their debut at Richmond's Monk Club in July 2004, with "King" James Bradley on drums, and reappeared at the Monk Club over the course of the next few months. In August the band ventured out of London to support The 5,6,7,8's in Nottingham.
Pete Townshend offered the band some free studio time at his Eel Pie Studios, near Richmond. The band, with a session drummer, quickly recorded the three tracks that would become the "Trouble" E.P.
Paul Myers left the Fallen Leaves in 2005 as the band was starting to play gigs outside of London, which was encroaching on his work as an addictions counsellor . He was replaced by Phil King, ex Jesus & Mary Chain/Lush bassist.
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