Biography Index

Sean Webster

Sean was introduced to music at a very early age when his parents would sit up listening to old Soul and Motown records. He received his first record player at the age of 6. From that moment Sean has tried to listen to as much varied music as possible. At the age of 14, as a Christmas present Sean was bought his first electric guitar, an Arctic white Korean Squire Stratocaster. It was not long before Sean had mastered a few chords and with some friends at school, put a band together. This band had a quite a few line up changes but within 18 months of starting to play, Sean performed his first show in a local pub. About 6 months after this gig, when Sean was around 16 he joined the “Journeymen” as the lead singer. It was with this band that Sean had the chance to find his vocal identity covering the likes of Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker and Bryan Adams. All of whom Sean has been compared to in recent years.

In 2000 feeling the call of the blues Sean formed, a 4 piece blues outfit “Stateside” that featured himself on guitar and vocals, Tristen Poole on drums, Mick Frogson and second guitar and Nigel Roberts on Bass.

2003 saw a change of line up as well as the band name, Stateside was dropped in favour of The Sean Webster Band and new players were brought in as the band went full time. Billy Flemming (ex Hawkwind, Paul Samson, Egypt) Replaced Tristan Poole, Mark “the Saint” Evans (Amor) took on second guitar duties and finally Tom Latham formally of “The Melt” assumed the role of bass player.

The band has gone though various line-up changes since 2003 and has, since late 2005 become a 3 piece band. Sean has also renamed the act after himself. As the band has been prone to line up changes in the past Sean felt this was the best way to

The line up still consists of Sean on guitar and vocals. Tom Latham on Bass, and now features Dave Raeburn (Ex Hoax, Nimmo Bros, Gwyn Ashton) on drums.

Sean Says “I am pleased with the growth and progress the band has made over the years including, European and USA tours. Headline slots at some of the most prestigious UK Blues Festivals, Live recording sessions on Radio 2 and three albums to date.

The current line up is the best its ever been and I look forward to whatever the future holds.”