Alan Wass and The Tourniquet
(The following biography was written with the help of Alan Wass one month before he died for the final time).
On February 20, 2015, guitarist Alan Wass fell through a stained-glass window and severed his right arm. Three blood transfusions, a helicopter ride and nine hours in surgery later he was pronounced alive- only just. Rather than descend into insanity and painkiller addiction, Alan decided to start a new life with a new band: Alan Wass and The Tourniquet, dedicated to the belt that saved his life. Music, it seemed, was still in his blood.
Sounding like the latest iOS update of The Rolling Stones, Alan Wass and the Tourniquet combine excellent musicianship, bohemian lyricism and the undying spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.
Alan Wass and the Tourniquet have digitally released two albums and two EPs encompassing both rough and finished recordings of Alan’s work including ‘Lefthand,’ ‘The Lipstick Melodies,’ ‘Hired Gun,’ and ‘Love Songs’ in advance of their final album, ‘The Tourniquet.'
Alan Wass
Alan Wass was a singer/songwriter and guitarist from North London. A close friend of musician Pete Doherty, he wrote songs for Babyshambles and Peter Doherty. Also, he was awesome.
Alexi Christou
Alexi Christou plays bass. He also plays bass for London band Late Hala and works for MTV.
Richie Stevens
Richie Stevens plays keyboard. Richie has played in several bands over the years, including fronting his own project, Rocketchild, and appearances in television programs such as William and Mary with Martin Clunes.
Sky Murphy
Sky Murphy plays rythmn guitar and provides backing vocals. He fronts his own band, Sky Murphy and the General.
Phil Clarke
Phil Clarke plays drums. He is currently producing the band's final album in a derelect mansion esate in Hertfordshire.
Chris Rand
Chris Rand plays saxophone. He fronts the Chris Rand Quartet and Trinomy and is a regular sax player with The Ben Waters Band and Bad Manners. He has guested with artists including Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, George Porter Jr. and Jools Holland.