The Accelerators are as follows:
Mike `The Hammer` Charles
Founding member of the band in 1989. Formerly on rhythm/vocals, now on bass/vocals. Claim to fame was that he wrote `Christmas is a pain in the arse`. Has had to suffer terrible mental torment over `leg pulling` due to attached cheesy photo !
Check out his website Mike Charles and his original songs via www.myspace.com/mikecharlessongwriter including Nashville country recordings of his songs
Known for his ability to eat copious amounts of food, the `Hitman` is a UEFA qualified footie coach and knows the words to every song known to man.
Ian `the Doorman`Housley-Lead guitar/backing vocals
Affectionately known as `Dorms`, Ian turned up for a practice in 1996 and, rather scarily, learned all 40 songs in 15 minutes. We sinced realised that this was an `off night` for the Doorman. Ian recorded/engineered `Christmas is a pain in the arse`.
Paul`Hattie` Hatton-Rhythm guitar/vocals
Once reduced the whole band to tears when making a speech at his Mum`s birthday do !
Joined the band in late 2001 although first met Mike at infant school.
Hattie is a builder !
Axe and the Reindeer -Dancing, sax etc !
The band mascots, adored by women and children !
