The Corsairs
Psychobilly • Est. ~1991 • UK
30 years of sweat, slapback bass, and two-fisted psychobilly chaos. If the walls aren't shaking, we're not done yet.
Psychobilly • Est. ~1991 • UK
30 years of sweat, slapback bass, and two-fisted psychobilly chaos. If the walls aren't shaking, we're not done yet.
The Corsairs are a high-octane UK psychobilly trio blending rockabilly swagger, punk attitude, ska energy and pure rock 'n' roll chaos into a live show built to shake the walls and fill the dancefloor. Fronted by the unmistakable slap-bass and vocals of Mark Loveridge, alongside guitar powerhouse Simon Cuell (best known for his work with legendary ska outfit Bad Manners) and drummer Nigel Parsler, the band deliver a relentless set packed with twisted classics, punked-up anthems and psychobilly-fuelled mayhem.
Formed in the early 1990s, The Corsairs have built a reputation for explosive live performances that fuse the spirit of classic psychobilly with a fearless love of crowd-pleasing surprises. Their sets tear through everything from punk and new wave favourites to rockabilly stompers and unexpected covers, all delivered at breakneck speed with pounding rhythms, razor-sharp guitar work and thunderous double bass.
Live reviews have praised the band's energy and ability to whip audiences into a frenzy, highlighting their wild stage presence, fast-paced performances and genre-bending setlists. A recent live review described the crowd "going crazy" during the band's surf-punk finale, while praising the chemistry between Mark Loveridge, Simon Cuell and Nigel Parsler on stage.
Whether tearing through psychobilly classics, reinventing cult favourites, or unleashing their own brand of fuel-injected rock 'n' roll, The Corsairs deliver a live experience that is loud, fast, unapologetic and impossible to forget.
Mark Loveridge
Vocals & Double Bass
The heartbeat of The Corsairs. Mark fronts the band with ferocious energy, slapping the double bass into submission while holding the whole thing together.
Nigel Parsler
Drums
Three decades behind the kit. Nigel's relentless drive and raw power keep the Corsairs engine firing at full throttle, night after night.
Simon Cuell
Guitar
Blistering six-string work from a guitarist who knows his stuff. When Simon's not with The Corsairs, he's on stage with one of the UK's most iconic bands.
also: Bad Manners"Moose" Taylor
Guitar
A respected blues and rock guitarist with a career spanning numerous bands. Moose brings serious six-string pedigree every time he steps in.
Dep"The Corsairs formed in 1991 and are a three-piece from Oxford and Hampshire. Taking to the stage, frontman Mark Loveridge let the audience know what to expect: "We're gonna give you some different stuff I hope you like it". Mainly offering covers they play what feels like double the breakneck speed you would normally expect from psychobilly. I spent most of their set trying to gauge if the tempo was double or triple time.
Not only was Loveridge playing the double bass and singing full pelt, but he was also doing so while balancing on his double bass for most of the songs. The flawless and tight delivery was infectious. Everyone danced and sang along arms flailing in the air, the tempo fast, enthusiasm strong.
Loveridge informed the audience that they had two-tone/Ska royalty playing with them in ex-Bad Manners guitarist Simon Cuell. Covering everything from Rancid and The Primitives to Motörhead, The Stray Cats, and The Wurzels — the band left the audience thoroughly warmed-up. Leaving on a high, the band thanked the audience, venue and staff before making their way to the merch desk."
Sussex Online News
The Arch, Brighton