People Open DS/UK/22326 The Lake Poets The Lake Poets Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England (formed) English indie folk band Members: Martin Longstaff - songwriter, vocals, guitar permanent member) Former Members: David Ellwood - bass, banjo, Steven Calder - harmonica, mandolin, Daniel Laidler - drums, piano The Lake Poets is an unusual band - consisting of only one permanent member but with a revolving door for members of other bands to pass through. The name of the band comes from their love of literature, nature and the English language - stemming from a description of a group of 19th Century English romantic poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey. The band took off when Martin became focused on his music career and making his dreams come true after the loss of his grandfather. Described by main member Martin Longstaff as "a collaborative scene in Sunderland", the future of the newly formed The Lake Poets looks promising. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-13360051 (March 2019) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHAKirkbride 3/27/2019 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 670f01cf-bcfc-4132-9913-588a92733093