Yeti

Yeti are an English rock band founded in 2004 by John Hassall, formerly of The Libertines. Hassall met Brendan Kersey, Andrew Deian and Mark Underwood (formerly Harmony Williams) through mutual friends, and the line-up was completed when drummer Graham Blacow responded to a classified ad. The band is based in North London. Matthew Jeffery was approached by band manager in February 2009 to join. Yeti began with Hassall as the main songwriter, but ... more

Yeti are an English rock band founded in 2004 by John Hassall, formerly of The Libertines. Hassall met Brendan Kersey, Andrew Deian and Mark Underwood (formerly Harmony Williams) through mutual friends, and the line-up was completed when drummer Graham Blacow responded to a classified ad. The band is based in North London. Matthew Jeffery was approached by band manager in February 2009 to join. Yeti began with Hassall as the main songwriter, but soon Underwood started writing and singing a few of his own (including lead-off track on One Eye On The Banquet, "The Last Time You Go" and fans' favourite "Insect-Eating Man"), while Deian has also penned several tracks, including their latest single "Don't Go Back To The One You Love" and "Jermyn Girls". The band plays acoustic driven beat pop with a psychedelic 60's flavour and strong three-part harmonies. Each band member brings his own influences into the Yeti sound: Hassall is renowned for his love for The Beatles, Underwood is well... less