Amsterdam

Amsterdam are a six-piece pop band from Liverpool, England. Formed in 1999, they had their first UK top 40 single with "The Journey" in February 2005. The band members are Ian Prowse (vocals/guitar), Johnny Barlow (guitar), Pete O'Connor (drums) Paul Hagan (bass guitar), Kevin Spurgeon (keyboards), and Anna Jenkens (violin). Amsterdam were formed on Merseyside in 1999, and the following year won an NME competition to find the best unsigned band o... more

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