Foregone Conclusion

Foregone Conclusion is a rock band fronted by the comedian Ricky Gervais as his character David Brent from UK comedy TV series The Office.

Background

Originally formed in Slough, before Brent began his career in the paper industry, the band was composed of Brent (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Craig 'Mammogram' Monkford (axe man/lead guitar). They were signed to Juxtaposition Records.

Brent was lead songwriter and credited with songs including Spaceman Came Down, The Serpent that Guards the Gates of Hell, Freelove Freeway, Paris Nights (Goodnight Princess) and political reggae song Equality Street. Equality Street was re-recorded with rapper and comedian Dom Johnson for the 2013 Comic Relief.^[1]

Foregone Conclusion were once supported by (in Brent's words) what was then a little-known Scottish outfit called Texas.

Comeback

On 18 September 2013 it was announced on Gervais's Twitter that Foregone Conclusion would be reforming and appearing for two shows at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London, UK.^[2] Tickets went on sale on 1 October 2013, selling out in under one minute.^[3][4] This was followed in May 2014 by a UK tour including two sold out nights at Hammersmith Apollo.^[5]

The band will be featured in Gervais's upcoming movie Life on the Road.

References

1. David Brent returns to screens as he debuts his political reggae song Equality Street on Comic Relief | Mail Online
2. BBC News - Ricky Gervais confirms David Brent to play live gigs
3. David Brent Foregone Conclusion tour sold out in minutes | Metro News
4. David Brent gigs sold out as Ricky Gervais slams 'f***ing disgusting' ticket touts - News - TV & Radio - The Independent
5. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/comedy/comedy-news/10673322/David-Brent-and-Foregone-Conclusion-announce-new-tour-dates.html