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Three Men Who, When Standing Side By Side, Have A Wingspan Of Over Twelve Feet is a mythical guitar based grouping. Does it exist? Not even its members know for sure, but all is in place for us to achieve musical genius! Currently our members are:

Alex Lee - Guitar/Vocals/Writer

Tom Oldale - Guitar/Vocals/Pimpologist

Michael Laskey - Guitar/Backing Vocals/Writer/Ukulele

Our name was briefly used by Fountains Of Wayne, one of our biggest influences. Our inspirations include acts from Fountains Of Wayne, Tenacious D and Barenaked Ladies to Blink-182, The Gay Potatoes and The Stranglers.

What has been said about The Wingspan by those 'in the know':

"Like your stuff. It reminds me of the Ben Lee band before he went solo called Noise Addict. Nice. Keep writing songs."
- Dave Schneider of The Zambonis
( www.thezambonis.com )

WINGSPAN says:
"With the first gig in the books and Tom soon to leave for Australia, The Wingspan continues on its unpredictable musical journey." (9 weeks ago) me too!
Official Website
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Song For The N00bpwners
It's all power chords. Based on myself and Tom as well as Kyle Wellwood, the Halo playing Maple Leaf failure. Will hopefully be finished properly and recorded soon! :)


Another piece of homework
For me to do
Guess I'll have to find
Another excuse
Parents want me to mow the grass
I'm gonna tell 'em to kiss my ass

CHORUS
Cos a new video game came out today
An FPS that will blow you away
It's rated 18 and it doesn't hold back
Plenty of zombies for you to attack
I'm halfway through, almost at the first boss
My grades are slipping with educational loss
Social life? I haven't got time
Cos I'm in a clan and playing online


Another angry teacher
On my case
Got to get this jerk
Out of my face
People telling me that gaming breeds hate
But look at Kyle Wellwood, he turned out great!

CHORUS
A new video game came out today
An FPS that will blow you away
It's rated 18 and it doesn't hold back
Plenty of zombies for you to attack
I'm halfway through, almost at the first boss
My grades are slipping with educational loss
Social life? I haven't got time
Cos I'm in a clan and playing online

Newspaper writers
Condemn the games
They say they're infecting
Young people's brains
People telling me that I'm a waster
But I just got a kill with the Spartan laser

CHORUS
A new video game came out today
An FPS that will blow you away
It's rated 18 and it doesn't hold back
Plenty of zombies for you to attack
I'm halfway through, almost at the first boss
My grades are slipping with educational loss
Social life? I haven't got time
Cos I'm in a clan and playing online
0 Comments 14 days ago
Brainwashed By Science
Inspired by my and Al's experience with a Christian preacher in Sheffield City Centre recently. :)

VERSE
D
Preacher lady
A
Leave me alone
D
Stop talking crazy
E
I just wanna go home

D
I don't care about God
A
Don't want to believe
D
You're just so odd
E
Won't you please leave?

CHORUS

F------------------------------------C
"Brainwashed by science". Are you out on license?
F------------------------------------Am
"Only god can save me", well I disagree.
F------------------------------------C
If he wants a chat he knows where I'm at
F------------------------------------Am
So there's no need for you, and that bible, too.

VERSE

D
You've got no proof
A
So I don't care what you say
D
I don't think it's the truth
E
Can you go away?

D
You're praying now
A
Well that's just great
D
You sure know how
E
To quickly frustrate

CHORUS

F------------------------------------C
"Brainwashed by science". Are you out on license?
F------------------------------------Am
"Only god can save me", well I disagree.
F------------------------------------C
If he wants a chat he knows where I'm at
F------------------------------------Am
So there's no need for you, and that bible, too.

VERSE

D
If I need religion
A
I won't turn to Christ
D
I'll believe in this pigeon
E
That's pecking at rice

BRIDGE

B----------------G
For our sins, for our vice
B----------------D
This bird pays the price
B----------------------------E
About to explode. 'Cos someone rolled a dice.

CHORUS

F------------------------------------C
"Brainwashed by science". Are you out on license?
F------------------------------------Am
"Only god can save me", well I disagree.
F------------------------------------C
If he wants a chat he knows where I'm at
F------------------------------------Am
So there's no need for you, and that bible, too.

F------------------------------------C
"Brainwashed by science". Are you out on license?
F------------------------------------Am
"Only god can save me", well I disagree.
F------------------------------------C
If he wants a chat he knows where I'm at
F------------------------------------Am
So there's no need for you, and that bible, too.



0 Comments 196 days ago
I Enjoy Several Sports
Re-make of the classic that we will all remember from the 80's, 'I Enjoy Several Sports' originally written and performed by 'The Immortal Hamsters' feat. Alex Lee From The Wingspan.

G....................C
Hole In One, what a shot
G..........................D
I'm 3 under par, what've you got?

100 meter sprint, I’m up front
He tries to take over, give him a shunt.

Aced the serve, grand slam
Who’s plays for Britain? Anyone can.

Long jump, can’t be hard
had a go, couldn’t make a yard.

Am..................E
But I enjoy several sports
G ...................C..............
 ....D
Be an athlete, like I was taught.
Am..........................E
I’m going to take lots of speed
G.....................C...........
 ......D
And hope that I don’t get caught!

Fight a guy, looks pretty hard
Tried to jump, back in my car

Bowls a strike, 10 pins down
I’m just dreaming, still in my dressing gown.

Throws a spin, is it hit for six?
Umpire says “foul“, ref’s are dicks.

Hammer throw, into the air
goes three meters, I don’t care.

Am..................E
But I enjoy several sports
G ...................C..............
 ....D
Be an athlete, like I was taught.
Am..........................E
I’m going to take lots of speed
G.....................C...........
 ......D
And hope that I don’t get caught!

The Wingspan will be recording the heart-warming 'One hit wonder', in the very near future.
Many Thanks,
Wingspan Member - Alex Lee.
1 Comment 197 days ago
 

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What do you think our debut EP should be called?
by Michael Laskey
Me and Tom have some ideas.

"Music to listen to music by."
"Cheap at half the price!"
"Don't you have anything better to listen to?"
"If unsatisfied, no refunds."
"Listen Then Judge."
"In Flight"
"Going up"
"What could have been a good album, were we to have musical talent."
"Songs about songs"
"Did we just record an album?"
"You bought THIS?!"
"Well at least we tried."
"Love, hope and other abstract nouns."
"Approved by God. Now that's a recommendation."
"Gospel rock."

Any ideas?
0 Replys 28 weeks ago
Next song
by Tom O
What do you think should be the next song or songs Wingspan should try to develop ?
4 Replys 29 weeks ago
What musical direction (directon, not erection) should the Wingspan take?
by Michael Laskey
The Wingspan would be interested to hear your opinions on the style of music we should play. If you have an idea that you think would benefit the band, please tell us here. However, please note, we will not become a reggae band or a barbershop quartet just because you want us to. We are a guitar based rock/pop group and that will not change. But if you think we should have a bassist, should cover a certain song or have an idea for merchandise, advertising or a logo, please let us know here. I'll start...

Those of you who know me are aware that I am an insanely obsessed Fountains Of Wayne fan. I am going to be styling my writing upon that of Chris Collingwood, but mainly Adam Schlesinger. So if you hear any passages with 5/6 rhymes and lots of place names, you know I have asked myself, "What would the Schles do?" I would like to see us cover Hackensack (of which Al has already given you a preview on our video) but change some of the lyrics to fit our geography, i would also love to have Wingspan versions of I Know You Well and Mexican Wine. I would like to cover The Ballad Of Frank Strange by The Gay Potatoes and One Week by the Barenaked Ladies. I think we should add more instruments to the band, but I am not sure which. Bass guitar? Keyboard? Banjo? I don't know, but I am sceptical as to whether 3 guitars will work alone.

So there you have my ridiculously optimistic and unlikely to happen ideas. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
2 Replys 29 weeks ago
   

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Michael Laskey
Update RE the last comment:

The Wingspan may rock your your world at a non-specific future time. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.
1 week ago
Badger
The wingspan are gunna rock your world baby!
5 weeks ago
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Thee love returned Alex gave me :D
Thank you!

x
<3
9 weeks ago
Michael Laskey
It was a pleasure, Mr Lee. The Wingspan night was a truly unforgettable one. My only regret is, that as a member of the Span, I was personally unable to watch from outside. :P

With Tom going to Australia and a summer full of spare time, expect big news from us in the near future...

:)
9 weeks ago
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Replied on your own page Alex <3 x
9 weeks ago
Badger
Was a pleasure to play beside you mike the other night at your party (:
I thoroughly enjoyed (several sports) it.

(:

hopefully its the first of many to come :D

see ya soon budddy

- Al
9 weeks ago
Italian Goddess
great band :D
x
9 weeks ago
Michael Laskey
The setlist, in no order, currently is as follows for the performance below:

Someone To Love (Fountains Of Wayne)
Hackensack (Fountains Of Wayne)
Sex Bomb (Tom Jones)
Joe Hughes (Wingspan Version Of Fountains Of Wayne's Joe Rey)
I Enjoy Several Sports (Wingspan Original!)

If you have any requests, let us know and we may just get practising!
12 weeks ago
WINGSPAN
Ladies and gentlemen, The Wingspan have their first gig!

There will be a party to celebrate Mike's 18th birthday on Saturday 14th June from 7.30pm at Don Valley Sports Academy (73 Darnall Road, map here: )

http://tinyurl.com/6fpscz

There will be a debut live musical performance by The Wingspan with special guest friends, too! If you have been invited or would like to attend, RSVP to Lynda on 0779 254 8618 or let Mike know via the interwebs.
15 weeks ago
WINGSPAN
For Outstanding Contribution To Music. Get to your bookmakers now!
17 weeks ago
James Heeley
Wingspan Will Win A Brit Award Next Year...

I Can Feel It :D
17 weeks ago
Joni Tindall
Wingspan = the sex!
17 weeks ago
Bat Fastard'.Ox
Wahey You Kept One =)... Okay
Great Band
Amy's Gay ;)
23 weeks ago
WINGSPAN
We will, as long as they aren't totally off topic. :)
23 weeks ago
Bat Fastard'.Ox
"Sorry, the Wingspan site is not a place for unrelated comments."

Wingspan Sucked My Dick :L
Stop Deleting My Comments!
...
Pleeeeaase =( =)
23 weeks ago
WINGSPAN
Sorry, the Wingspan site is not a place for unrelated comments. Please only post about issues concerning the band. Thanks and keep spanning! :)
24 weeks ago
Michael Laskey
Damn right! Prepare for some wickedly wild Wingspannian wonderment! :)
24 weeks ago
Badger
REHEARSAL TOMORROW NIGHT!
HELL YEAH!

New recordings coming your way ;)
24 weeks ago
WINGSPAN
Rock and/or roll as she may, we manage ourselves. :)
24 weeks ago
Igman
amy rocks and shud b band manager
24 weeks ago
 
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