Bennet (band) explained

Bennet
Origin:	Reading, England
Genre:	Alternative rock
Years Active:	1993–1998, 2016
Label:	Roadrunner Records
Past Members:	Jonny Peer Jason Applin Kevin Moorey Andy Bennett

Bennet were a British alternative rock band formed in 1993. They released two albums on Roadrunner Records, achieving mild success on the independent circuit in the UK.^[1] They were best known for their 1997 single "Mum's Gone to Iceland", the title of which came from a British television advertisement for the supermarket chain, Iceland. The band split up in 1998.

In 2016 they reformed with a new single due to be released in the summer, as well as a B Sides compilation.^[2]

Discography

Albums

• Super Natural (1996)
• Street vs Science (1997)

Singles and EPs

• "Curly Shirly" (1995)
• "If You Met Me, Then You'd Like Me" (1996)
• "Colossal Man" (1996)
• "Someone Always Gets There First" (1996) - UK #69
• "Mum's Gone to Iceland" (1997) - UK #34
• "I Like Rock" (1997) - UK #79
• "Horse's Mouth" (1998)

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External links

• [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p200687|pure_url=yes}} Bennet overview at AllMusic Guide]
• Discography

Notes and References

1. http://www.bandplanet.co.uk/forgottenbandplanet/bennet/index.htm Bennet Biography
2. Jasonrockcity. Jason. 699648244528345089. 16 February 2016. Nice to have offers, but have decided to turn them down. Just the one show for this reunion..
3. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 54.