The Formative Years
The Formative Years, were a rock/pop/indie band formed by singer-songwriter, Adam Burke, in Leigh. Band history. They found success after their first single, "Radio 55", was played on a radio show based in California. Their songs were later played by the BBC in the UK. They are probably best known for songs such as "Questions & Answers", "Don't Let Go", and "Lazy". They recorded three EP's on Freelands Records and they later recorded with famous Liverpool musician, Billy Kinsley, on their track, "Lazy". After several tour dates and local gigs, they parted ways  in mid-2007 when Adam Burke left to front a new band, New Blood Stories. Discography. THE FORMATIVE YEARS E.P.  1. Don't Let Go 2. Draw Your Line 3. Lazy 4. Chemical Love Recorded at Studio Studio, Whitworth and Fedora St. Studios, Liverpool Musicians: Adam Burke: Electric & Acoustic Guitar and lead Vocals Ian Armstrong: Lead Guitar and lead Vocals on Track 4 Mark Watson: Bass Guitar James Barnard: Keyboards Michael Wilde: Drums and Vocals SUMMER FAREWELL E.P.  1. Summer Farewell 2. Heart Attack 3. Lottery Ticket 4. Don't Let Go Recorded at Freelands Recording Studios, Tyldsley Musicians : Adam Burke: Guitars, Keyboards, Drums and Vocals INTIMIDATING SUBURBIA E.P.  1. Questions & Answers 2. Oxygen 3. Girl 4. Something Changed Recorded at Liquid Sound Studios, Leigh Musicians: Adam Burke: Electric & Acoustic Guitar and lead Vocals Anthony Halliwell: Lead Guitar Mike Reed: Bass Guitar James Barnard: Keyboards Michael Wilde: Drums and Vocals