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Who were the members of Funeral for a Friend?
Current member of Funeral for a Friend include Kris Coombs-Roberts, Matthew Davies-Kreye, Gavin Burrough, Richard Boucher, and Casey McHale. Past members include Kerry Roberts, Matthew Evans, among others.
What happened to Funeral for a Friend in 2001?
Matthew Evans and Johnny Phillips invited Matt Davies to try out to replace vocalist Michael Davies, who quit in December 2001. The band reformed as Funeral for a Friend
Did Funeral for a Friend win any awards during their early years?
In mid-2003, Funeral for a Friend secured their first Kerrang! award, winning the award for Best UK Newcomer, beating The Darkness, who won in all other nominated categories.
Did Funeral for a Friend win any other awards besides the Kerrang! for Best UK Newcomer during their early years?
No

Question: whats the most important thing that happened in this period
Self-contained rewrite: What's the most important thing that happened to Funeral for a Friend in their early years?