ArtistInfo

Leon

Band,
Pop and Rock
A.k.a. Eskimo Fires

Andy Gatford (of The Beyond and Gorilla, under the moniker Leon Black) and Jim Kersey (likewise, and now known as James Kersey) formed lo-fi indie band Leon with Keyboardist Lee Horsley and drummer Jeff Davenport in 2004, Gatford providing lead vocals and guitar. Their 2005 debut album, Uppers and Downers had a positive reaction from radio and press; “A goddamn catchy little beggar.” - Garry Mulholland (Q Magazine, Observer Music Monthly) “Leon are a sweet band with a stiletto blade in each hand...good attitude.” – NME “Tuneful pop, so memorable, an achievement.” - Daily Mirror Single of the Week “Slick and scuzzy lo-fi pop rocking thats as cool and crisp as its fuzzy.” - Unpeeled Review. The singles from Uppers and Downers received radio play on XFM (playlist and session), Radio 2 (Jonathan Ross, Janice Long session), BBC6 Music and Kerrang FM. Kersey and Davenport have since been replaced by Paul Whittington (bass) and Frazer M Knight (drums). In late 2008, Leon changed their name to Eskimo Fires and Andy Gatford changed his stage name from Leon Black to Andy Black.

Members

	Lee Horsley org, p
	Jeff Davenport perc, dr
	Jim Kersey eb
	Leon Black