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Reel
Reel formed in Scotland during the 1990s, with accordionist Calum MacPhee, guitarist Paul McKenna, and vocalist Gordon Thorburn as early members. Their song...
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Reel formed in Scotland during the 1990s, with accordionist Calum MacPhee, guitarist Paul McKenna, and vocalist Gordon Thorburn as early members. Their song 'Beautiful Affair' became a hit for them. They've released albums like 'Reel' in 1994, 'The Longing' in 1996, and 'Stepping Stone' in 1998.
Their lineup has changed over time, with MacPhee and McKenna remaining alongside drummer Derek Urquhart in recent years. Other songs in their catalog include 'Freak Mode' and 'Lift Me Up'. They put out 'Rhythms' in 2001 and 'Here We Are' in 2003.
In the early 2000s, the band dealt with financial troubles. Later, in 2018, a former member made allegations about bullying and harassment, which the other members denied. An internal investigation didn't find evidence to support the claims.
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