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Bodypart Superstore 3:370:00/3:37
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My Little Life 3:180:00/3:18
“Beautifully surreal” - Nick Parker
“Loved it. Great venue. Good sound and the band were clearly having a good time too.” - Rob - Worcester
“Abdoujaparov bring the fun, spirit, singalong lines and , of course, the lead singer of 90s legends Carter USM – Les ‘Fruitbat’ Carter. He’s the man having most fun by miles and is endearing, funny and a good old fashioned frontman.” - Gary Trueman
Biography
Formed by Les Carter (aka Fruitbat) in 1998 after the breakup of Carter USM,
Abdoujaparov are named after a former Tour De France cyclist. The band's musical foundations are the joyous and shambolic influences of 1977 Punk Rock & New Wave, but there is so much more than that under the covers.
Abdoujaparov are Les Carter (Lead Vocals & Guitar) - Richy Crockford (Bass & Backing Vocals) - Adam Bomber (Drums & Backing Vocals) - Jon Barnard (Lead Guitar)
Eight EPs, four singles and six albums have been released on Spinach Records.
The band has toured worldwide, racking up over 600 gigs, from tiny clubs to big festivals.
2020 saw the release of two limited release lock-down singles 'We're All Gonna Die' and 'A Trip Of A Lifetime'. Both sold out within 24 hours.
2021 Saw the sixth album 'Race Home Grow Love' released .
2022 saw the 20th Anniversary of our first studio album 'Air Odeon Disco Pub'. We celebrated at a sold-out gig at London's 100 Club, playing the album in its' entirety for the first time.
2025 was busy one. Lots of gigs and a few choice festivals.
2026 kicked off with a new single (only on BandCamp) Somerset Levels. Touring will be a bit quieter this year but we do have some lovely little gigs coming up.
That's just the boring factual stuff, come and see us, you will LOVE it.
“Watching Abdoujaparov live is the closest I'll ever get to seeing Carter. Love them.” - Jim Bob
Official website: www.abdou.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abdoujaparovtheband
Press Photos
100 Club 2022 - photo Pete Connor
Marrs Bar - Worcester - Photo Andy White
The Band - Photo by Michele Kilbane