Guitar Techniques

Ocean Colour Scene

Formed in 1989, the classic line-up of OCS featured Steve Cradock on guitar and vocals, Simon Fowler on vocals and acoustic guitar, Damon Minchella on bass and Oscar Harrison on drums and vocals. Their 1992 self-titled debut album wasn’t much of a commercial success, even with three singles being released from it. It was their follow-up, 1996’s Moseley Shoals, which put the band on the map. This album featured their most famous hit, The Riverboat Song. TV presenter Chris Evans was so impressed with Ocean Colour Scene’s

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