Charly Coombes

Who is Charly Coombes?

Charly Coombes is an American-born English multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. He is the youngest sibling of the former Supergrass members Gaz and Rob Coombes

Coombes grew up in the Oxfordshire village of Wheatley but lived with his family in San Francisco, CA until the age of four. In 2004, he joined Sleaford band 22-20s who had recently re-located to Oxford as keyboard player, the band released one self-titled album and supported Oasis during their 2005 tour before splitting up in 2006. Following the split of 22-20s, Coombes filled in for Supergrass' keyboard player Rob Coombes during the Supergrass Road to Rouen European and North American tours 2005/2006 and substituted for three gigs during bassist Mick Quinn's injury in September 2007. His most recent endeavor is Charly Coombes and The New Breed, who have recorded and released two EPs. He was also a member of the bands Tumbleweed, Four Way Trauma and most recently Missing Pieces with Richard Walters. He accompanied Supergrass throughout 2008 and 2009 for the Diamond Hoo Ha World tour playing second guitar, backing vocals and percussion.