A Brief History

The Hoax formed in 1991. After a few get together jams with a drum machine the four members (Hugh Coltman - Vocals, Jon Amor - Guitar, Jesse Davey - Guitar and brother Robin Davey - Bass) decided it was time to recruit a drummer. They phoned local drum hero Dave Raeburn who was at the time a drum teacher in Trowbridge and asked if he could recommend anyone. Will Lunn another Trowbridge native was the man he suggested and so the first Hoax

line up was born. The bands first gig was supporting local favorites, The Havana Fireflies, at Easterton Village Hall. The Hoax's set that evening comprised of 5 covers including, Jeff Healey's Confidence Man and The House Is Rocking by SRV. Will Lunn stayed with the band for their first 7 or so gigs and then departed to join indie hopefuls BIG.
The next drummer to join the line up was Andy Phillips from Devizes. The Hoax continued to play locally and started >>>