Neck Deep's Only Choice Was Sam Bowden

(TeamRock Radio) Neck Deep say there was only ever one choice when it came time to bring in a new guitarist. The Wrexham pop punk heroes had to move fast to bring in Sam Bowden to fill the slot left vacant by Lloyd Roberts last year when he faced allegations made by a member of the public.

Police investigated the claims, but didn't pursue the matter further, saying: "We can confirm that this matter has been investigated fully and no further action is being taken."

But Roberts stepped down at the time and Neck Deep brought in long-time friend Bowden to stand in for scheduled appearances at the Reading and Leeds festivals last year.

And having made the job his own with his efforts - and with little prospect of Roberts returning - Neck Deep made Bowden a permanent member towards the end of 2015.

Speaking to TeamRock backstage at the Download festival, bass player Fil Thorpe-Evans says: "I had known Sam for a long time before anyway, and he had actually filled in with us once before.

"We lived together for a while and had been in other bands together. It really wasn't like bringing in a new member at all because it was such a natural thing." Read more here.

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