Tankus the Henge

Tankus the Henge are a cult British band based in London, known for their wild showmanship, musical dexterity and a relentless touring schedule. Initially based around the songwriting of Jaz Delorean, the band has undergone a continuous evolution to develop an eclectic and unique style of music which they term "Gonzo Rock 'n' Roll"; with influences from New Orleans jazz, psychedelic rock, 1970s funk and classic songwriters such as Tom Waits and The Band. Lyrically and aesthetically inspired by 20th Century American literature such as the works of Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Charles Bukowski and Hunter S. Thompson, they combine this with influences from Jaz Delorean's family heritage, working on funfairs and in the circus around the UK (1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll, brightly painted artwork, carnival lights).

Tankus the Henge
Tankus the Henge at Towersey Festival 2018
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresRock n Roll, Pop Music
Years active2007-Present
LabelsNone
Associated actsThe Turbans, La Gapette, Jodie Marie, Adam Beattie, The Langan Band, Benjamin Mason,
Websitewww.tankusthehenge.com
MembersJaz Delorean
Tim Fulker
Franco Pellicani
George Simmonds
Joao Mello
Past membersSebastian Laverde
Chris Owen
George Bird
Dan Cooper
Rudi Schultz-Wiremu
Dan Mason
Will Stanley
Louis Schultz-Wiremu
Jake Stoddart
Andrea Turco
Jamie Shaw
Tom Sinnett

The band was a PRS for Music featured artist in 2010,[1] and in 2011 was named by Metro as one of their "Top 10 Acts To See" at Glastonbury Festival.[2] In 2012, the group appeared on an album commemorating the 2012 London Olympics.[3] Since then, they have become firm favourites during the European festival season, playing at Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, Fusion Festival, WOMAD and hundreds of others. Tankus the Henge have a formidable reputation for both the frequency and intensity of their live performances, and are near-permanently on tour across Europe.

The band released their second album, titled I Crave Affection Baby, But Not When I Drive, on 29 November 2018.

Performing at Glastonbury 2017

Releases
Title Format Year Label
Tankus the Henge Album 2013 Self Released
Smiling Makes The Day Go Quicker EP 2013 Self Released
Weather EP EP 2015 Self Released
You Can Do Anything EP EP 2017 Self Released
I Crave Affection Baby, But Not When I Drive Album 2018 Self Released
Luna Park! Album 2020 Self Released

References
  1. "TANKUS THE HENGE". PRS for Music. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  2. Roberts, Luke (21 June 2011). "Glastonbury 2011: Top 10 acts to see". Metro. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  3. "Olympic album honour for Tankus the Henge". Maidenhead Advertiser. 27 October 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2015.


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