Silly Fools
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Silly Fools is a Thai rock
band
. Their music can be described as modern rock
.
The band worked with Bakery Music, an independent label, and released an EP
named Sampler. The band then moved to More Music and released their first full length album, I.Q. 180, but attracted a small audience compared with that of labelmates Loso
.
Silly Fools popularity increased as the musical style of their later albums was more accessible to the public. They are now considered among the top rock bands in Thailand.
Silly Fools was the winner of the favorite artist for Thailand at the 2005 MTV Asia Awards
.
On June 26, 2006, Natapol Puthpawana quit the band, claiming that he no longer could play in venues serving alcoholic beverages due to his religion.
On November 12, 2006, Silly Fools appeared at the 2006 Fat Festival, performing 2 songs. Their new lead singer, whose identity was not revealed, performed 2 songs while wearing a mask. Both songs that were performed that evening were in English.
On December 21, 2006, Silly Fools (Ton,Rung,Tor) released their latest album "Silly Fools Mini", and unveiled the band's new lead singer, Benjamin Jung Tuffnell. The "Mini" album includes 5 English songs, and was made available for sale around January 26, 2007.
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Thai rock
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. Their music can be described as modern rock
Modern rock
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The band worked with Bakery Music, an independent label, and released an EP
Extended play
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named Sampler. The band then moved to More Music and released their first full length album, I.Q. 180, but attracted a small audience compared with that of labelmates Loso
Loso
Loso is a Thai rock band fronted by singer–guitarist–composer Seksan Sukpimai . The band was formed in the mid-1990s in Bangkok, Thailand. Its name is derived from a play on hi-so, Thai slang for socialites and the upper class , and is meant to reflect the group's humble origins...
.
Silly Fools popularity increased as the musical style of their later albums was more accessible to the public. They are now considered among the top rock bands in Thailand.
Silly Fools was the winner of the favorite artist for Thailand at the 2005 MTV Asia Awards
MTV Asia Awards
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Current members
- Benjamin Jung Tuffnell ("Ben")- lead vocals
- Jakarint Juprasert ("Ton") - guitar
- Thevarit Srisuk ("Rang") - bass guitar
- Tortrakul Baingen ("Tor") - drums
On June 26, 2006, Natapol Puthpawana quit the band, claiming that he no longer could play in venues serving alcoholic beverages due to his religion.
On November 12, 2006, Silly Fools appeared at the 2006 Fat Festival, performing 2 songs. Their new lead singer, whose identity was not revealed, performed 2 songs while wearing a mask. Both songs that were performed that evening were in English.
On December 21, 2006, Silly Fools (Ton,Rung,Tor) released their latest album "Silly Fools Mini", and unveiled the band's new lead singer, Benjamin Jung Tuffnell. The "Mini" album includes 5 English songs, and was made available for sale around January 26, 2007.
Former member
- Korbpob Baiyam ("Teoy") - drums
- Natapol Puthpawana ("Toe") - lead vocals Now fronting his new band 'HANGMAN'
Discography
- EP. Sampler (1997)
- I.Q. 180 (June 1998)
- Candyman (July 1999)
- Mint (September 2000)
- Juicy (March 2002)
- FaT Live : V3 Concert (December 21, 2002)
- King Size (January 15, 2004)
- Mini E.P. (January 26, 2007)
- The One (March,2008)
- The One : Limited Edition (April 10, 2008)
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- Combo (May 2004)
- Silly Fools: The Singles (July 2006)