Squire then auditioned two singers – Sean O'Brien, previously of Warrington band the Steamboat Band, and Chris Helme, who was spotted by a friend of Squire's guitar tech busking outside Woolworths in York.
Fletcher was playing in local covers band, The Blueflies, as a last-minute replacement for the band's regular bass player who had pulled out of the gig. He first recruited bassist Stuart Fletcher, who he saw by chance at the Fibbers venue in York where he was drinking with his guitar tech Martin Herbet. Squire formed the Seahorses in 1996 following his departure from the Stone Roses. 3 Second album recording sessions and splitįormation and initial media interest.I've tried in the past to be accommodating and make the band a complete outfit, but only to have it thrown back in my face. I hate having my ideas refracted through someone else. The Seahorses was more a rash reaction to leaving the Roses than a considered option", and that "I don't think I'm the kind of artist who can cope in a proper band democracy. The band released their debut album Do It Yourself in 1997, and began work on a follow-up before splitting up due to musical differences, during recording sessions in January 1999.Ĭommenting on the band in 2002, Squire stated that he had "rushed into that one.
The Seahorses were an English alternative rock band, formed in 1996 by guitarist John Squire, following his departure from The Stone Roses. L-R: Stuart Fletcher John Squire, Chris Helme Andy WattsĪlternative rock, indie rock, Britpop
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