Rising to prominence during the Britpop era in the mid-1990s with their single "Alright", they were joined by Rob Coombes in 2002 (keyboards) until their demise on 11 June 2010.

[1] This is the joint highest chart position the band have gained for a single together with "Richard III" from their second album In It for the Money.

Fifth album, Road to Rouen, was recorded in Normandy, France, where the band created their own, purpose built, studio.

The song "Diamond Hoo Ha Man" was first played live at Guilfest and this was recorded and made available as a free download via the band's website.

"Rebel in You", from Diamond Hoo Ha, was released independently on Supergrass Records following their split from EMI,[4] as a limited edition run of 1500, vinyl-only singles.