X Factor: Biography Of Eton Road
Eton Road
The Story So Far…
* In their first audition the boys sang ‘Changes in My Life’ by John Pagona and ‘Lonely’ by Lionel Ritchie. Simon said “very good choice of song, terrific I really like you, one of the best groups we’ve seen, quite odd but I like that.� Sharon said “very individual young fabulous� and Louis said “You didn’t copy anybody, 100% yes.�
* On the first day of Bootcamp they sang ‘Relight my Fire’ and ‘From this Moment’ Louis said; “They’re fresh, something new, I’m not massively disappointed, don’t know what to do with them?� Yvie Burnett said “They had energy�.
* On the second day of Bootcamp they sang ‘Up Where We Belong’ but fell apart when singing with the piano accompaniment. They had to stop and start again a couple of times.
* The Judges said “they fell apart, didn’t handle it at all. They’re raw talent but could they handle it in studio? They have a passion but didn’t deliver, the strange looking guy really adds to it, he wants it badly, bit of a diva but that’s not a bad thing.�
* At Judges Houses they sang The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’.
* They were initially given a no by Louis. But replaced Avenue when they were disqualified from the Competition.
History
* They have known each other since they went to a dance school together called Eton Road when they were younger.
* They have all been singing for years in shows, competition and cabarets.
Name: David Heath
Age: 19
Job: Student
From: Liverpool
History:
* David was born and raised in Liverpool and lives with his dad, mum and sister.
* His uncle was in a group called Easy Beats who were famous in Australia.
* David has been singing for ten years, and in that time he’s performed in several shows and cabarets around the North West.
Name: James Edwards
Age: 20
Job: Student
From: Liverpool
History:
* James was born and raised in Liverpool.
* He currently lives with his mum, step father and brother in Birkenhead
* James has been singing for five years and has taken part in many shows, competitions and cabarets.
* He has achieved an intermediate level in acro & breakdance.
Name: Daniel Morris
Age: 17
Job: Student
From: Liverpool
History:
* Daniel was born and raised in Liverpool.
* He lives with his parents and his younger brother.
* Daniel has been singing since he could talk, and has done major performances at the Empire Theatre (Liverpool) and St George’s Hall with Michael Barrymore.
* He plays the guitar, piano, and drums to good standard.
Name: Anthony Hannah
Age: 17
Job: Student
From: Liverpool
History
* Anthony was born and raised in Liverpool and still lives in the same house with his grandparents, three sisters and his brother.
* Anthony won a competition on ‘The Saturday Show’ and got to sing with Gareth Gates.
What would winning The X Factor mean to you?
Dan says “I think I speak for the whole band by saying it’s what you dream of and as you grow older you want it even more and you do what you can to achieve it. James adds “In a word it would be fantastic!� All the boys would buy houses for their families if they won. David says “I‘d give my Mum and Dad something because they’ve worked so hard for me.� And Anthony says “I would put my Gran into a fabulous house because she’s 71 and she’s been an absolute rock. And I’d also love to buy a chihuahua for company and some designer clobber.�
What are you most looking forward to about the live shows?
David says “I just want to get started now. I want to learn new songs and I want to show our talent and what Eton Road can do. We’ve got so much more to give and want to show what we’re made of.� James adds “I just want to knuckle down, get songs rehearsed and give 150%!�
What will you miss most about moving away from home?
Dan says “At home you’ve got your family around you and if you’ve got any problems you can talk to them so I’ll miss them.� And James adds “I’ll miss my family and friends but I think we’ll be that busy we won’t have time to think about anything else. They’ll only be a phone call away.� David says “My Mum and Dad are just over the moon. They’re so proud, they can’t believe it.�
Do you have a musical family?
Dan says “My family say that I’m very distantly related to George Harrison. I think my Nan’s brother or cousin or someone was related to him. Anthony says “Apparently my Great Grandad was a really big jazz singer in Liverpool so I’m really starting to get into jazz.� And David says “All of my Mum’s side play musical instruments and sing because their Dad used to be in a band. My Mum’s cousins are actresses so we are a very musical family.�
What was your favourite subject at school?
Anthony says “Music definitely. I wasn’t very academic. It was all about singing for me.� James says, “Art, cooking and PE. I’d like to cook for everyone in the house.�
What are you’re musical influences?
Dan’s are Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley. David says, “I love Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Whitney and Lionel Richie.� And Anthony says “I love Will Young. He doesn’t crave attention it’s all about the music. I like his style and I love his voice.�
What was your worst or best job?
Anthony says “I worked in a hairdressers’ once and didn’t earn very much money. I did get a couple of free haircuts though. And James says “I once worked in a pharmaceutical factory for eight hours a day which was tedious.�
When did you realise you could sing?
Dan says “When I was a young boy. It’s always been something I’ve wanted to do.� David says “I’ve always liked dancing but then I went to dancing school and realised I could sing so started singing as well. But James was a later developer. He says “When I went to college and started harmonising. I was more drama based. It just sort of happened. It was never really an ambition of mine. Until now!�
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im sure you’ve all heard by now that anthony has left the band
Yes, that’s very sad but it’s also for the best if he was unhappy and making the others unhappy…
Jay, Dan and David will continue as a trio and Ant will build a career of his own in music. All we can do is thank them for the joy they’ve given over the past year and give them all the support we can give because they’re all special and all deserve to be successful.
Just to let you know ER had a fab reception at Dumbarton last night in their first gig as a threesome… Jay stole the show with Signed Sealed Delivered (again) and they’ve added Grace Kelly to their setlist… Things are looking up!
There’s never a dull moment with ER…
Jay took ill at the week-end and was rushed in hospital with a suspected bloodclot in his lungs. David and Danny did a gig on their own yesterday. Jay will have a full body scan tomorrow morning…
They also have auditions for a fourth member scheduled in the next couple of weeks in Manchester, London and Liverpool…
HI IM BACK. BEEN ENJOYIN DA SUMMA HOLIDAYS. FINALLY GOT DA INTERNET. WOOHOO. JUST FOUND OUT LAST NIGHT DAT ANTS LEFT AND DAT JAMES IS IN HOSPITAL. IN SHOCK. CANT BELIEVE IT! IM SO GUTTED, BUT I WISH ANT THE BEST OF LUCK FOR THE FUTURE. HOPEFULLY THE OTHA LADS WILL STILL BE RELEASING A SINGLE. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW JAMES IS DOING AT DA MOMENT? HOPE HE’S OK!
Hi Madz,
Jay’s scan on Tuesday showed the treatment he’s been receiving was working and he’s on the mend… He should be back on his feet by next week. Thank God he got himself checked out in time! All three lads will have to wear flight socks on their journeys from now on and have a tipple of wine also… much banter about that as you can imagine !!
Tomorrow’s Jay’s 22 birthday, and they have the first set of auditions to find a 4th member in Manchester. Next auditions will be London on 5th and Liverpool on 7th…
HAPPY BIRTDAY JAMES!!!! HOPE ALL URE DREAMS AND WISHES ARE FULFILLED AND DAT U GET EVERYTHING U HOPE 4 IN LIFE CZ U SOOO DESERVE IT!!!! ALSO HOPE DAT U ARE FEELING MUCH BETTER AND DONT EAT TOO MUCH CAKE!LOL! LOVE U LOADZ URE NUMBER 1 FAN, MADZ. P.S ITS 12.00 ON THE DOT- I WANTED 2 BE DA 1ST 2 WISH U A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A WELL DESERVED HAPPY FUTURE!!!! LOVE U…MADZ
THANXS JOSS.
SO WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED 2 JAY? DO U KNOW THE DETAILS OF HOW HE ENDED IN HOSPITAL. ALL I KNOW IS DAT HE HAD A BLOD CLOT IN HIS LUNGS. PLZ LET ME KNOW. FANKS. YAY ITS JAYS BDAY!!!!
He started feeling a pain in his ankle a few weeks ago, then the pain moved up his leg, went into his stomach and last Saturday on the way to Redcar it got to his chest… typical symptoms of DVT turning into pulmonary embolism… caused by spending too much time travelling in confined conditions (they do up to 8 hours in the car/minibus in one day just for a half hour gig!). Good job he got to the hospital when he did…
THANKS JOSS
AWWW BLESS THEM. THEY SOOO NEED TIME TO REST AND TO TAKE SUMTIME OUT 4 DEMSELVES. SO GLAD JAY’S ALRIGHT! WOULDNT IT BE COOL 4 DA LADS TO BE PART OF A NEW PROGRAMME, IN WHICH IT SHOWS THE AUDITIONS 4 A NEW BAND MEMBER, AND IT CAN CUM ON TV. WOW!!! DAT WAY WE CUD BE KEPT UP 2 DATE WID DA AUDITIONS AND HOW DEY CUM TO FINDIN A NEW MEMBER. ANYWAYS WONDA WAT JAMES IS DOIN 4 HIS BDAY 2 DAY. SOOO WISH I CUD BE DER WITH HIM!
Little update: the boys have auditioned ER wannabees on Friday and the new ER member will be announced tomorrow!
.. and his name is…
MARCUS COLLINS!!!
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/Froggie72/ERthefinallineup.jpg
(mods: this is just a link to my photobucket album with a photo of the new ER so please don’t hold it for “moderation”… thanks!)
Just to let you know I’ve just posted a photo of the new ER with MARCUS COLLINS in the line-up but the mods are busy moderating before it can be uploaded!
Sorry I didn’t mean to repeat myself but my internet connection played up!
Shame on me! So much has been happening and I haven’t had a chance to post yet!!
Anyway, going to the point, the boys now have an official website (www.etonroad.org) and a MySpace and both sites feature THEIR NEW SINGLE!
Go check it out!!
Hi Joss, I’ve just heard the boys first single and have to say it’s incredible. How much longer are these boys going to stay unsigned and with no product available? As you know i was a big big fan of Anthony but have to say the new member is kinda growing on me and the pics on the website of Jay just make me drool! That guy is so FIT! Hope you are well
hugs and kisses Paul xxxxx
Nice to hear from you Paul and I’m glad you like the song… Yes, Jay is just a little bit fit these days…
Joss xxx
News update! The boys have spent the week in the studio and recorded their second original song “Try”. No info as to when we’ll get to hear it but I’ll keep you posted!!
Update! Eton Road will play the Cavern Club on 16 December!!
Joss
oh wow anova song that theyre workin on?wow so r dey guna release a whole album then or jus der single wishin? will dey have a music vid? i sure hope dey do. wooop i swear james gets fitter by the minute! love him to wee bits! oooh and 2dai its been exactly a year since i fell in love wit da gorgeous jay. (4th nov- wen dey performed dus ure motha know on x facta) wooop a whole year… love them boys to bits !!!! xxxxxx oh plz lemme know about their single/ album fanks. xxxxxx
Update:
ER sang two (GREAT) new songs at the Cavern (”Try” and “Dance”)and “Wishing” will be available available to download from:
http://www.indiestore.com
from 10 January.
You can pre-order NOW!
The Number One Project album is now available and features Eton Road performing “From Me To You”. It’s all for charity so please go buy it! It features 21 No 1s from Liverpool performed by Liverpool artists. Atomic Kitten, Elvis Costello, the Farm, Gerry Marsden are also on the line up.
There will also be a DVD coming out soon of the Number One Project concert that took place at the Liverpool Echo Arena on 19 January. 10,000 people were there and it was great! ER did their fans very proud!
The album flopped spectacularly. even Atomic kitten’s rumoured single got pulled due to lack of interest. So what hope now for Eton Road?
Sorry to sound so negative but Eton Road will NEVER be the same without Anthony and may as well call it a day or try and persuade Anthony to rejoin and have another crack at X Factor.
i’m afraid theyr’e nothing without him and a lot of the initial spark has long since died through no real fault of their own. People have forgotten them now and moved on. Even the lack of comments here (and frequency) should tell you that, sorry.
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Sorry to sound so negative but Eton Road will NEVER be the same without Anthony and may as well call it a day or try and persuade Anthony to rejoin and have another crack at X Factor.
i’m afraid theyr’e nothing without him and a lot of the initial spark has long since died through no real fault of their own. People have forgotten them now and moved on. Even the lack of comments here (and frequency) should tell you that, sorry. IT’S OVER FOLKS!