The Hoosiers

The Hoosiers are a pop band from Reading, Exeter and Sweden. The band members are Irwin Sparkes (vocals, guitar), Martin Skarendahl (bass) and Alfonso Sharland (drums). Their most well-known singles are Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr A. “Worried About Ray” reached #16 on the UK Singles Chart dated 24 June 2007 on downloads alone. The single has climbed to #5 with CD sales included. Their second single Goodbye Mr A entered the charts at #5, and climbed another place to #4. The trio are signed to RCA and their debut album titled ‘The Trick To Life’ was released 22nd October 2007. The band have spoken of their desire to write songs that are about “more than just boy meets girl after a night on the lash”, and said that the album would surprise people who only know their singles. Their second album 'The Illusion of Safety' was released 16th August 2010 and its first single 'Choices' reached #11 on the UK Download Charts immediately. Second single from that album will be 'Unlikely Hero' and it'll be released soon.