Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Guitarist Felix White was once in a band called ` Jack 's Basement ` with close friend and current solo artist Jack PeÃ ate , but he is not anymore .
Simplified: The Maccabees Guitarist Felix White was formerly in a band with close friend and current solo artist Jack PeÃ ate . This band was called Jack 's Basement also an indie band .