McCartney's backing helps British band out of the pigsty

A little known British band who recorded their first album in a pigsty are attracting plaudits in the US after being championed by Sir Paul McCartney.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2003 - 11:50

A little known British band who recorded their first album in a pigsty are attracting plaudits in the US after being championed by Sir Paul McCartney.

The former Beatle has become a fan of Steadman, led by signer-songwriter Simon Steadman, after catching one of their gigs in a pub.

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