BIO

Probably Hong Kong's best band Thinking Out Loud, bring to their performances; soulful energy and tight musicanship. Formed in late 2001, with a minor Spinaltapesque drummer syndrome, TOL have defined the expression "Pop with Attitude". Fronted by Chris B (Music Video Diva in Europe and ex-Sisters of Sharon vocalist) & Chris W (guitar God with songwriting tendencies). Egg's bass drives the songs and newcomer Bren drums with passion. The Mysterious Mr. B throws his saxophone into this melodic whirlpool. Thinking Out Loud formed to have fun; and have been spreading their musical tentacles over and beyond Hong Kong. After a couple of years in hibernation, they are now back & ready to think loud!

CHRIS B. - cyberbabe - Vocals & rhythm guitar. Singer, songwriter and composer. Inspired by travelling, Futurama and Madonna's biceps. Plays a blue Fender Strat "Rocketbaby". Previous bands: Adaptors, Front Line, Sisters of Sharon, Smoking Monkeys, Flowers of Babylon, Mike Burn & Friends. Currently: Lead singer for "Thinking Out Loud HK"; founder of "The Underground"; singer in "Guitars and Panties. Involved in various online collaborations (mostly in Germany & USA). Has various hobbies including organising Shenzhen shopping expeditions, taking photos of lingerie models and journalistic leanings that show up at Coolgrrrls.com and elsewhere. These days can be found listening to: Linkin Park, The Twitch, Barely Pink, Incubus and Rick Strom.....
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN: In black PVC.
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: How tall are you?
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: In some dodgy cybercafe

Chris W - Guitar Pyrotech who channels Jimi Hendrix. Composer. Inspired by alcohol. Working on building up his guitar collection. Has more guitar pedals than Chris B and knows how to use them. Previously in bands in Singapore & UK.
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN: Getting on a plane
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: I'm not doing this anymore!
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Buying yet another guitar!

EGG - Bass - A bassist for over 10 years! He likes Muse, Placebo, Suede, Radiohead, Queen........and other England Rock. Most likely, he likes his other band - "The Train"; established in 1996. Their original famous songs are Gloria and Pink.
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN:Guitar in Hand, Singing the Song anytime and "The Train"
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: "The Train" is the 'Best'
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Mono Studio

BREN - Drums - The latest in a long line of TOL drummers, Bren just hopes to makes it through this alive. Previously kicked around the Sydney music scene with bands such as The Mod Cons, Insipid, The Kubes, The Handmedowns, Starky, The Artyfacts, The Breadmen, Halfdave, The Signals, Six Pocket Theory and probably some he can't remember. Inspired by Aussie rock, Japanese pop, indie from anywhere, and other random stuff that he thinks is cool.
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN:With a beer in his hand
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Either the anime section or the indie section

Mr. B - Saxophone - otherwise known as the Mysterious Mr B. Why?..Your guess is as good as ours. Plays melodic overtones inspired by Sadao Watanabe and Dave Sanborn with a splattering of funky licks from Maceo Parker. So mysterious, we are not really sure what he does. These days can be found listening to: Sounds of the cicadas on Lamma Island.
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN:Wondering what the heck...
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: Do I play on this song? What key is it in anyway?
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Slumped in the corner.

MATT (has now left the band) - Drums - After drumming with various bands in UK, Matt returned to HK to make wads of cash then we rescued him from drumming obscurity and the rest as they say is history!
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN:drumming on something...
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: In a meeting!

EVER (has now left the music scene) - Drums - Music, soccer, hip-hop dancing and women are his favourites. Ever is also indie band Windmills' drummer. He likes Portishead, ABBA, Garbage, Moby, the Cranberries, the Corrs, Placebo, Nirvana, Bjork, trip-hop, New Age, indie-pop, elefant records. Holland's soccer fans. van Basten is always his idol ever!
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN: Never N
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: Keeping optimistic is difficult
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: By phone

Shaun B.(has now left the band) - Piano

MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN: Stroking a baby grand...
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: What are the chords?
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Trading markets.

RYAN (has now left HK) deuce - Bass. Singer, songwriter and composer. Inspired by melodies, nature and frisbee golf. Plays a Cort custom bass. Currently: Del-Rey from Houston, Texas. Formerly bassist for "Thinking Out Loud HK". Has various hobbies including photography, poetry, fishing and recreational chemistry. These days can be found listening to: King Crimson, Ween, Phish, Ben Harper and Beck.
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN:In a state of musical transcendence.
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: Looks like sugar on a hard piece of meat.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At a WEEN gig.

Hugh (has now left the band) - Drums.
MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN: In the smoking section
MOST LIKELY TO SAY: Where are all the groupies?
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Drumming