The Hoosiers
The Hoosiers | |
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Irwin Sparkes (left) and Martin Skarendahl (right) in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Members | Irwin Sparkes Alan Sharland |
| Past members | Tony Byrne Tom Easey Martin Skarendahl Sam Swallow Toby Smith |
| Website | www |
The Hoosiers are an English pop rock band who were originally formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The band consists of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Alan Sharland (drums, percussion, vocals).
Their first single "Worried About Ray" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2007, whilst their debut album, The Trick to Life, reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart in October 2007. In August 2010, the band released their second top 20 single, "Choices", and their second top 10 album, The Illusion of Safety.