The Vamps are a British pop rock band 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).
Shawn Mendes and The Vamps worked together for "Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)".
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Britain's the Vamps are an exuberant dance-rock and pop-influenced outfit centered on vocalist Bradley Simpson. In 2012, guitarist James McVey decided to take the more unusual route of searching for talent on YouTube when he wanted to start a band. First he approached singer/songwriter Simpson via his own YouTube channel, and after writing a few songs together, the pair recruited drummer Tristan Evans and bassist Connor Ball to complete the lineup. Uploading cover versions to their YouTube channel, the four-piece quickly gained a following and at the tail-end of 2012, they signed a deal with Mercury Records. Earning a support slot with pop outfit McFly on their 2013 Memory Lane Tour -- a band with whom the Vamps share a similar sound -- the band's fan base quickly swelled and the release of their first self-penned material followed. Their debut single, "Can We Dance," was first aired via YouTube, and accumulated over a million views within the first two weeks. Officially released in October 2013, "Can We Dance" debuted at number two on the Official U.K. Singles Chart. In April 2014, the group released their debut album, Meet the Vamps, amid a whirlwind of press engagements. The single "Last Night" -- the third to be taken from the album and released just a week prior -- scored the outfit their third consecutive U.K. Top Ten single, entering the charts at number two. The Vamps returned in 2015 with their sophomore album, Wake Up, featuring production from Steve Mac, Rami Yacoub, Carl Falk, and others. The album peaked at number ten in the U.K. and produced three singles with "Wake Up," "Rest Your Love," and "I Found a Girl." In 2016, the Vamps paired with Norwegian DJ Matoma for the single "All Night."