The Cribs

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Credits: Far Out / Buster Meaney
Members
Gary Jarman, Ryan Jarman, Ross Jarman
Genre
Indie rock, garage rock, post-punk revival, punk rock
Formed
2001
Hometown
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Top Tracks
'Men's Needs', 'Hey Scenesters!', 'Mirror Kissers', 'Cheat on Me', 'Come On, Be a No-One!'
Top Albums
'Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever', 'The New Fellas', 'Ignore the Ignorant', 'In the Belly of the Brazen Bull', 'Night Network'
Records Sold
More than 1 million
Number Ones
'Ignore the Ignorant'
Fun Facts
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr joined The Cribs as a full-time member in 2008, appearing on the acclaimed album 'Ignore the Ignorant' before departing in 2011. ### The band have remained remarkably stable throughout their career, with the three Jarman brothers forming the group's core since its inception. ### The Cribs have been praised by artists including Alex Turner, Dave Grohl and Johnny Marr, with the latter describing them as one of Britain's most important guitar bands.
Related Artists
Johnny Marr, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs, Maxïmo Park

The Cribs are an English indie rock band formed in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, in 2001 by twin brothers Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman.

Renowned for their raw energy, melodic songwriting and fiercely independent ethos, the trio became one of the defining British indie bands of the 2000s. Across acclaimed albums including ‘The New Fellas’, ‘Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever’, ‘Ignore the Ignorant’, ‘In the Belly of the Brazen Bull’ and ‘Night Network’, The Cribs have earned a devoted following while influencing a new generation of guitar bands.

Briefly joined by legendary guitarist Johnny Marr between 2008 and 2011, the band have built a reputation as one of Britain’s finest live acts.

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The Cribs are an English indie rock band formed in Wakefield in 2001 by brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman, best known for albums including 'The New Fellas', 'Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever' and 'Ignore the Ignorant'.
'Men's Needs' is widely regarded as The Cribs' signature song, while 'Hey Scenesters!', 'Mirror Kissers', 'Cheat on Me' and 'Come On, Be a No-One!' are also among their best-known recordings.
The Cribs became one of the defining British indie rock bands of the 2000s through their uncompromising DIY ethos, energetic live performances and distinctive songwriting, influencing a generation of guitar bands while earning the admiration of peers including Johnny Marr and Alex Turner.
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