ArtistInfo

Lush

Band,
Rock
A.k.a. Miki Berenyi, Emma Anderson, Chris Acland & Steve Rippon

Meshing dreamy, feedback-drenched guitars with airy, catchy melodies, Lush were one of the most prominent shoegazing bands of the early '90s. Led by guitarists Miki Berenyi and Emma Anderson, the British band earned a cult following within the British and American undergrounds with its first EPs, yet the group never quite attained the critical respect given to its peers My Bloody Valentine and Ride. Even so, Lush lasted longer than any other of their contemporaries (with the exception of The Boo Radleys), developing sharp pop skills as their career progressed. By the time of their final album, 1996's "Lovelife", they had converted themselves into a power pop band with dream pop overtones, which resulted in the greatest chart success of their career. Their success was dealt a blow when drummer Chris Acland committed suicide in the fall of 1996, effectively bringing the band to an end. Lush reformed in September of 2015, with the addition of Elastica (2) drummer Justin Welch.

Members

	Steve Rippon b
	Miki Berenyi voc, g *1967 GB
	Chris Acland dr 1966-1996 GB
	Emma Anderson g, voc *1967 GB
	Justin Welch dr *1972 GB
	Meriel Barham voc, g *1964
	Philip King b *1960 GB