BELFAST

2004 - 2008

OVERVIEW The Black Tokens were a Belfast-based Indie Rock Group. The band was formed in in 2004 by Stuart Murphy (Bass Guitar), Mike Kent (Drums) and Paddy Steele (Guitar). In early 2005, Stephen Hill (Guitar) and Niall Graham (Vocals) were added to the line up. In 2006, 'The Black Tokens E.P. 1' was released. The band toured extensively throughout 2007 and their second E.P. was sold at these gigs. By 2008, Graham had been replaced by Matt McCrum on vocals and Guitar. The full line up at this stage was Matt McCrum (Vocals & Guitar), Stephen Hill (Guitar & Keyboards), John Rossi (Bass Guitar & Vocals) and Mike Kent (Drums & Percussion). The band relased one final E.P. featuring 'Don't You Dare' and 'Bet Your Life' before calling it a day in June 2008. Mike McCrum went on to form The Peaks with Chris McCrory while John Rossi joined The Vals 2004 - Band formed by Stuart Murphy, Mike Kent and Paddy Steele 2005 - Stephen Hill and Niall Graham join the band 2006 - Release of 'The Black Tokens E.P. 1' single 2007 - Release of 'The Black Tokens E.P. 2' single 2008 - Release of 'The Black Tokens E.P. 3' single - The Black Tokens split [June]