The Kings of Oblivion

The Kings Of Oblivion are a six-piece band from London and North West Kent, playing covers from the 60’s and 70’s. Formed by members of a CD album club in 2008, the Kings have played to audiences all over London and the home counties. They like to play some of the more interesting sounds rather than picking the obvious hits. You’ll still recognise most of the songs straight away, but some will have you wondering where you’ve heard them before. The Kings dress for the occasion with a fine wardrobe of paisley shirts , hipsters, large lapel shirts and flares. Lead singer Chris started his career with psychedelic revivalists The Silence who featured on the famous and now very collectable Splash of Colour LP. With next band The Bicycle Thieves he was joined by current Kings drummer Steve Penfold ( The Baloons, To The Finland Station) and released two very well regarded singles, becaming one of the most loved south east London bands in the mid to late ‘80’s. Chris’s highly distinctive voice, heavy on the vibrato is a key element to the Kings of Oblivion sound. Jeanette is the female half of the King’s vocal team. Jeanette, along with Hamish Champ and Andy Linden used to be in legendary Lewisham band The Wait. Part ice-maiden, part go-go dancer, Jeanette brings style and glamour to the Kings of Oblivion. Jeanette’s vocals perfectly complement Chris’s and their onstage rapport is a major feature of the band’s performance. Guitarist Chris Firthis the mystery member of the band. Once there were only 5 Kings of Oblivion then a man appeared on a flaming pie and said you shall now be 6 Kings of Oblivion because now you will have a fab guitarist who can do ginormous solos and knows when the rest of you are getting the chords all wrong. And so they became 6 Kings of Oblivion and not 5. Thank you Mr Man they said thanking him.