48: The Pigeon Detectives - Singer Matt Bowman on the band's hit singles, riotous tours, and a famous Live Lounge performance

The Boys in the Band Podcast is back! After an extended dry January we return with a storming episode with Matt Bowman, the lead singer of The Pigeon Detectives. Matt lifts the lid on the story of the band, including how they turned up to record their first album without enough songs but ended up turning around their huge-selling debut and a string of hits. And then how they did all over again 12 months later. There are stories about their riotous tours and following in the footsteps of their heroes. Plus a unique tale about playing on stage with eccentric former Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino! We also get him to tell the story behind their famous - and fantastic Avril Lavigne cover for Radio 1's Live Lounge! The Pigeon Detectives fan? Share your memories of the band with us:  Twitter: @TheBITBpod Instagram: @boysinthebandpod Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast Or drop us an Email - [email protected] Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin *Recorded on 23 March 2021* FREE BEER! Our sponsors Beer 52 have a great offer for Boys in the Band Podcast listeners! If you fancy a free case of 8 craft beers go to beer52.com/band and all you have to do is cover the postage costs of £5.95.