The Telescopes
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1987 in Burton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1987 - present
Biography
The Telescopes is an English noise, space rock, dream pop and psychedelic band formed in 1987 by artist, composer, and musician Stephen Lawrie, with band members David Fitzgerald and Joanna Doran joining later. The band's line-up is in constant flux; there can be anywhere between 1 and 20 members on a recording. Some of the initial influences on Lawrie as a songwriter were The Beatles, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young, Einstürzende Neubauten, Can, Faust, Lydia Lunch, Sonic Youth and Sun Ra.
Genres
The Telescopes Discography
- Taste (1989) - Album - rated 3.68/5
- The Telescopes (1992) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Third Wave (2002) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Static Charge (2026) - Album - rated 3.32/5
Members
- Stephen Lawrie - vocals, guitar (1987–Present)
- Joanna Doran - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1989–2005)
- David Fitzgerald - lead guitar (1989–1992)
- Robert Brooks - bass (1989–1992)
- Dominic Dillon - drums (1989–1992)