The Strypes – ‘Can’t Judge A Book By Looking At The Cover’
Trying not to milk the main acts and events of the Glastonbury weekend, we have looked beyond the apex of the Pyramid and cast our gaze towards the John Peel Stage to a bunch of Irish teenagers that have been causing a stir in the rock and roll world of late.
If you don’t know this talented rabble of fret-punishing, amp-warping youth already, then I would recommend you lend your ears to The Strypes as their wild take on Bo Diddley’s era-defining track ‘Can’t Judge A Book By Looking At The Cover; is our sound of the day.
Formed in 2008, The Strypes are a four-piece rhythm and blues band from Cavan, Ireland. Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Pete O’Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums), in a quite ironic fashion, look set to take their craftsmanship, influenced by artists circa 1920’s careering through 2013 and beyond.
When told that the band members’ current ages range from 15-17, It is hard to fathom for several reasons: One being that they are even aware of who Bo Diddley is (Diddley was an influence of The Rolling Stones in their youth) and how accomplished they are as blues/rock musicians.
In the little time that the lads have been making music, they have managed to collate an aura and sound infused with 1970s punk and the umph of Eric Burdon’s Animals. A fierce Yardbirds temperament and Canvey Island-born Dr Feelgood spirit have been a heavy influence, evident from the stage antics of the group in their Glastonbury set,
To add to the recent buzz, The Strypes have landed the prestigious support slot for The Artic Monkeys’ next UK tour later in the year. Let’s hope that some more young – uns take note and help continue to kick Simon Cowell’s whimsical karaoke school kids into touch.
Check out the track below.
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