
Based in Nancy, France, Double Nelson are named after a wrestling technique. Their debuts in the late 80s happened in a context of art activism in the city, with many students trying themselves at underground activities, including rock.
Despite a very good first album in 1989 ("Ceux qui l'ont fait"), Double Nelson established themselves as a noticeable band outside of their native region only after years of ceaseless touring and releasing of frantic albums (although notably less punchy than their sets). [read more...]