Georgia Davies (musician)
Georgia Davies | |
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 Georgia Davies (R) | |
| Born | Georgia Samantha Davies 6 May 1999 (age 25) Canberra, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bassist, pianist, guitarist, vocalist |
| Years active | 2020-present |
| Known for | Bassist of the Last Dinner Party |
| Website | thelastdinnerparty.co.uk |
Georgia Davies (born 6 May 1999) is the bass player for the Last Dinner Party, a British indie rock band formed in 2020. Georgia has drawn inspiration from a wide range of influences, including post-punk and classical music.[1]
Early life
[edit]Georgia Davies was born on 6 May 1999, in Canberra, Australia. She grew up in Sydney’s northern beaches, where she lived with her two younger brothers. Her early exposure to music began with piano lessons, but after watching Wayne’s World, Georgia became interested in the bass guitar. She was particularly drawn to the bass player's role in the rhythm section.[2]
In her teenage years, Georgia performed with her brothers in a local band. They entered high school talent shows together.[3] She later moved to the UK to study literature at King’s College London,[2] while also attending gigs.
Career
[edit]Georgia’s professional music career began during her time at King’s College, where she became friends with Abigail Morris and Lizzie Mayland, both fellow literature students. They regularly attended concerts together. Their friendship eventually led to the formation of a band.[4]
In 2020, the trio, alongside two other members, formed The Dinner Party, a band born out of spontaneous jam sessions and late-night talks in London’s smoky venues. By 2023, they had renamed themselves The Last Dinner Party ahead of their debut single release.[5] Georgia's bass playing, inspired by Peter Hook, became a defining feature of the band's sound.[2]
Before forming The Last Dinner Party, Georgia had played bass and provided backing vocals for Subterraneans, a band she joined while attending college. The group performed together until their last gig in early 2018.[6]
Musical style and influences
[edit]Georgia Davies’ bass playing is heavily inspired by Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order. Her father’s love of these bands influenced her musical development. Beyond post-punk, Georgia also brings a classical music influence. She also plays the piano on The Last Dinner Party's track "Prelude to Ecstasy".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Aniftos, Rania (2023-09-19). "Chartbreaker: The Last Dinner Party Is 'Not F–king Around' Following Its Debut Hit". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ a b c d Hooker, Reece (2024-02-01). "INTERVIEW: The Last Dinner Party's Georgia Davies". Junkee. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "An Interview with: Subterraneans". www.babystepmagazine.com. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Gutteridge, Andy (2023-08-08). "Interview: The Last Dinner Party". Dead Good Music. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Davies, Ellie-Mae (2023-09-01). "Interview: The Last Dinner Party". Impact Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Preece, Ben (2024-03-01). "You're Cordially Invited to The Last Dinner Party: A Conversation with Georgia Davies". Waxx Lyrical. Retrieved 2024-09-23.