Our Story
Fell to Earth
in 1972
A highly talented extended musical family, dedicated to rock, pop, Indie and soul, with a sound far bigger than three players should make.
1972
Fell to Earth
72
Songs in setlist
3
players, one huge sound
1
acclaimed album
The story so far
How we got here
Led Zeppelin at Green’s Playhouse, Glasgow
That’s where John and Brian were introduced by mutual pals Gerry and Jim. A band was formed in principle. It took a while, but only Brian & John survive the next two years to play their first gig.
Then came a number of personnel changes – mainly drummers – but the band settled on the power trio format until 1987 when John & Brian decided to stop,
Fast forward to 2018 and the re-entry to the gigging scene as a three piece again.
Again, a few personnel changes before settling on the current line up, and a brand new album of original songs,
- 1972
Led Zeppelin play Glasgow Green’s Playhouse. Brian F & John meet with mutual friends to discuss starting a band - 1974
First gig on Christmas Day 1974 - 1977
Two becomes five as Rog, Alan and Pete join up - 1978
Back to a three piece with Malcolm on sticks - 1987
After 15 years of gigging, a hiatus as John & Brian go separate ways - 2007
John, Sean on bass and Gerry on drums reset the dial and go on the road again - 2010
Gerry goes and is replaced by Stevie - 2018
Sean decides to step aside and Brian and John hook up again - 2021
Stevie leaves and is replaced by Brian P, and the current MoonRocks lineup is forged - 2026
Album, ‘A Room With a View’ is released on vinyl, CD and digital formats - Today
Still playing, busier than ever, still writing, still loving it.
What we play
Rock, pop, Indie and soul.
The result is a band dedicated to, but not exclusively the servant of, rock, pop, Indie or soul.
We have a huge sound which belies our three-piece status, and use state-of-the-art music technology allied to prodigious musical talents to deliver a studio-quality sound at live shows.
Admired along the way
- Buddy Holly
- The Beatles
- REM
- Foo Fighters
- The Killers
Adventurous by choice
Songs like ‘Message in a Bottle’ and ‘Comfortably Numb’ are not usually found in the setlists of three-piece bands. We found it a challenge musically, and even more interesting to see the reaction of knowledgeable audiences when we managed to pull it all off.
Setlists are planned for maximum impact on the audience, event and venue. The current setlist is around sixty songs, and the road crew carry a mobile DJ rig to keep the music going while the band is offstage.
The new album
A Room With a View
Our latest album, out now.
Our story
Making noise. Making waves.
A short, vivid line about who you are.
Two or three sentences about the band: how you started, what you play, what a night with you is like.
A live show that hits with heart and humour.
Glasgow · Three voices · One loud sound
The band
The band are…
Guitar & vocals
John Cole
A paragraph about this member: where they play from, what they bring to the band.
A second paragraph, such as influences or other projects.
A line in their own words.
Member’s gear
- An instrument
- Another instrument
- An amp or a pedal
Bass & vocals
Brian Faller
A paragraph about this member: where they play from, what they bring to the band.
A second paragraph, such as influences or other projects.
A line in their own words.
Member’s gear
- An instrument
- Another instrument
- An amp or a pedal
Drums & vocals
Brian Payne
A paragraph about this member: where they play from, what they bring to the band.
A second paragraph, such as influences or other projects.
A line in their own words.
Member’s gear
- An instrument
- Another instrument
- An amp or a pedal
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