The Zutons are a rock band from Liverpool, England. The band is comprised of :- David McCabe - lead vocals and guitar Boyan Chowdhury - lead guitar and vocals Abi Harding - saxophone and vocals Sean Payne - drums, percussion and vocals Russell Pritchard - bass guitar and vocals.
The Zutons formed in Liverpool in 2001, taking their name from Magic Band guitarist Bill Harkleroad, better known as Zoot Horn (or "Zuton") Rollo. Dave McCabe had previously been in Tramp Attack, and Russ and Sean were in The Big Kids (with Howie Payne of The Stands). Originally a four-piece, Sean's girlfriend Abi began joining The Zutons on stage for a couple of songs mid-set, playing simple saxophone lines. She was very popular with the crowd, and the band liked the way the saxophone enhanced their sound, and she soon became a full member, contributing vocals, sax, and style.
With all the members being Liverpudlian, this led to comparisions with The Coral, especially as both bands were signed to the same record label - Deltasonic - and had the same producer - Ian Broudie.
The band's music has proved difficult to categorise, and has been described as "psychedelic cartoon punk" . McCabe, who is also the lead songwriter, includes amongst his influences Talking Heads, Devo, Sly & the Family Stone, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Madness.