The Chap Biography & Awards

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Artist Info

Formed

London, England

Members

Johannes Von Weizs�cker, Claire Hope, Panos Ghikas, Keith Duncan

Biography

British electro-rock band the Chap were formed in North London by Claire Hope (keyboards, vocals), Johannes Von Weizs�cker (guitar, vocals, cello), Panos Ghikas (bass, violin, guitar, vocals), and Keith Duncan (drums). They released a 10" EP, Fun, on Lo Recordings in April 2002. Their debut album, The Horse, was released on April 28, 2003, followed on September 29, 2003, by the EP (Hats Off To) Dror Frangi. Their second full-length album, Ham, was released on June 27, 2005. A second EP, The Chop, came out on June 11, 2007. Their third album, Mega Breakfast, was released in Europe on May 19, 2008, and in the U.K. a week later. They signed to Ghostly International, which issued Mega Breakfast in the U.S. on July 1, 2008, as their first official American release. At the same time, Hope took a pregnancy leave from the group and was replaced temporarily by keyboard player and singer Berit, who had previously played in a band with Von Weizs�cker called Karamasov, then worked with Omo. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide