Biography
The Thieves came together in Oxford, England, during 1999, made up of guitar-playing brothers Hal Stokes and Sam Stokes together with drummer Jamie Dawson. Their tuneful rock, which reached back to earlier eras, soon began drawing notice throughout Britain. Local gigs and a demo they produced themselves drew the attention of the BBC by the early 2000s, prompting the trio to relocate to California in the belief that the move would advance their career.
Their arrival, however, failed to generate widespread awareness among American rock followers beyond a limited circle of enthusiasts. Only after withdrawing to a home studio north of Los Angeles to refine their approach did the group produce a recording capable of promoting its classic rock direction.
White Line, the four-track EP overseen by fellow Brit Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse), appeared in late 2004 and earned a series of favorable reviews that frequently pointed out the band’s clear connections to the Who, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd. A round of tours followed, highlighted by a pivotal slot at the annual South by Southwest showcase in spring 2005. Buoyed by the reception their power chord-propelled sound received from U.S. audiences, the Thieves returned to the studio with Brown later that year. Their debut full-length, Tales from the White Line, came out in October 2005 on the independent Liquor and Poker label.
Their arrival, however, failed to generate widespread awareness among American rock followers beyond a limited circle of enthusiasts. Only after withdrawing to a home studio north of Los Angeles to refine their approach did the group produce a recording capable of promoting its classic rock direction.
White Line, the four-track EP overseen by fellow Brit Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse), appeared in late 2004 and earned a series of favorable reviews that frequently pointed out the band’s clear connections to the Who, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd. A round of tours followed, highlighted by a pivotal slot at the annual South by Southwest showcase in spring 2005. Buoyed by the reception their power chord-propelled sound received from U.S. audiences, the Thieves returned to the studio with Brown later that year. Their debut full-length, Tales from the White Line, came out in October 2005 on the independent Liquor and Poker label.
Albums
When You Go
2021
Catfish Karma
2021
Diversity
2016
The Thieves
2015
In Technicolor
2010
Where the Bright Lights Bloom
2007
Tales from the White Line
2005
One Eyed Poker
2002
Singles
