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Half Man Half Biscuit
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Half Man Half Biscuit are an English rock band, formed in 1984 in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Known for their satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs, the band comprises lead singer and guitarist Nigel Blackwell, bassist and singer Neil Crossley, drummer Carl Henry, and guitarist Karl Benson.
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![]() Nigel Blackwell (right) and Ken Hancock performing in 2015 | |
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Origin | Birkenhead, Merseyside, England |
Genres | Indie rock, post-punk |
Years active | 1984–1986, 1990–present |
Labels | Probe Plus, R. M. Qualtrough |
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Website | www |
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The band parodies popular genres, while their lyrics allude to UK popular culture and geography. Within a long career, their best-known songs include "The Trumpton Riots" (1986) and "For What Is Chatteris" (2005).