Who are The Overtones members, what’re their hit songs and albums and when was Gambling Man released?
THE Overtones' debut album Good Ol' Fashioned Love sky-rocketed them to fame and a top five place on the UK Albums Chart.
They were left "heartbroken" by the death of bandmate Timmy Matley who had been battling cancer. Here's all you need to know about their hit songs and who's in the band...
Who are The Overtones members?
The band were previously a five-piece consisting of lead singer Timmy Matley, bass singer Lachie Chapman, falsetto Darren Everest and harmony singers Mark Frank and Mike Crawshaw.
In 2016 the group toured with stage show That's Entertainment and then a Christmas tour later that year, but Timmy was forced to pull out after being diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma
In April 2018, he tragically passed away at 36-years-old, and despite battling cancer, the circumstances of his death are still unclear.
The rest of the band took to Twitter to announce the news, writing: "It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away.
"We know this news will be as heartbreaking for you all as it is for us. We appreciate your love and support at this difficult time."
What are their hit songs and albums?
The group successfully have achieved four top-ten albums in the UK since forming.
Their debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love' reached number four.
The lead single Gambling Man was released October 8, 2010, and served as the band's first official single.
Their other hit albums include:
- Higher (2012)
- Saturday Night At the Movies (2013)
- Sweet Soul Music (2015)
- Good Ol' Fashioned Christmas (2015)