Cornershop

Cornershop are an English indie rock band best known for their single "Brimful of Asha", originally released in 1997 and, in a remixed version, topping the UK chart in 1998. The band was formed in 1991 by Wolverhampton-born Tjinder Singh (singer, songwriter, and guitar), his brother Avtar Singh (bass guitar, vocals), David Chambers (drums) and Ben Ayres (guitar, keyboards, and tamboura), the first three having previously been members of Preston-based band General Havoc, who released one single (the Fast Jaspal EP) in 1991. The band name originated from a stereotype referring to British Asians often owning corner shops. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, indie rock, alternative and electronic dance music.

For the article on local shops, see Convenience store.

Cornershop
Cornershop c. 1993
Background information
OriginLeicester, England
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, alternative dance, Britpop
Years active1991–present
LabelsWiiija, Rough Trade, Ample Play, Luaka Bop, Warner Bros.
Members
  • Tjinder Singh
  • Ben Ayres
  • Nick Simms
  • Peter Bengry
  • Adam Blake
  • Pete Downing
  • James Milne
Past members
  • Avtar Singh
  • David Chambers
  • Anthony Saffery
  • Wallis Healey
  • Pete Hall
Websitewww.cornershop.com


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