The Vampsare a British pop rockband consisting of Brad Simpson(lead
vocals and guitar), James McVey(lead guitar and vocals), Connor Ball
(bass guitar and vocals) and Tristan Evans (drums and vocals). [2]They
first gained fame in late 2012 with cover songs uploaded to YouTube,
leading to comparisons with One Directionand being labeled as a boy
band. [3] [4]They were signed to Mercury Recordsin November 2012.
[5]They supported McFlyon their Memory Lane Tourin early 2013, and
also performed at festivals around the UK as support acts for artists
such as The Wanted, JLS, Little Mix, Lawsonand Demi Lovato.
vocals and guitar), James McVey(lead guitar and vocals), Connor Ball
(bass guitar and vocals) and Tristan Evans (drums and vocals). [2]They
first gained fame in late 2012 with cover songs uploaded to YouTube,
leading to comparisons with One Directionand being labeled as a boy
band. [3] [4]They were signed to Mercury Recordsin November 2012.
[5]They supported McFlyon their Memory Lane Tourin early 2013, and
also performed at festivals around the UK as support acts for artists
such as The Wanted, JLS, Little Mix, Lawsonand Demi Lovato.