The Wedding Present
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1985 in Leeds, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1985 - present
Biography
The Wedding Present is an English indie rock band formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences *The Fall*, *Buzzcocks* and *The Go-Betweens*, to more varied forms. Throughout their career, they have been led by vocalist and guitarist David Gedge, the band's only constant member. The Lost Pandas fell apart in 1984 when guitarist *Michael Duane* (later of dustDevils) was sacked
Genres
The Wedding Present Discography
- George Best (1987) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- Tommy (1988) - Compilation - rated 3.89/5
- Bizarro (1989) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Seamonsters (1991) - Album - rated 4.19/5
- Hit Parade 1 (1992) - Compilation - rated 3.67/5
- Hit Parade 2 (1993) - Compilation - rated 3.58/5
- Watusi (1994) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Saturnalia (1996) - Album - rated 3.24/5
- Singles 1989-1991 (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.85/5
- Singles 1995-97 (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.76/5
- Take Fountain (2005) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- El Rey (2008) - Album - rated 3.13/5
- Valentina (2012) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Going, Going... (2016) - Album - rated 3.12/5
Members
- David Gedge - vocals, guitar (1985–Present)
- Chris Hardwick - drums (2019–2021; 2025–Present)
- Rachael Wood - guitar (2023–Present)
- Stuart Hastings - bass (2025–Present)
- Keith Gregory - bass (1985–1993)
- Peter Solowka - guitar (1985–1991)
- Simon Smith - drums (1988–1997)
- Darren Belk - bass, guitar, vocals (1993–1996)
- Jayne Lockey - bass, vocals (1995–1997)
- Simon Cleave - guitar (1996–1997; 2004–2006; 2009)
- Graeme Ramsay - drums, guitar (2006–2012)
- Terry de Castro - bass, vocals (2004–2010)
- Charles Layton - drums (2009–2019)
- Melanie Howard - bass, vocals (2018–2023)
- Nicholas Wellauer - drums (2021–2023)
- Jon Stewart - guitar (2019–2023)