Singer Kelly Jones was born on 3rd June 1974. He lived in the former pit village of Cwmaman, near Aberdare, where he became friends with neighbours, Stuart Cable (former drummer of the Stereophonics),and Richard Jones (bass guitarist, also not related!) and they formed a covers band together. He is a perceptive lyricist, and considered being a scriptwriter before being a musician. The BBC showed an interest in some of his early work but, as the band progressed from a covers band to writing their original material, Kelly decided to use his narrative side more towards writing lyrics. He has a wry view of fame, and is somewhat cynical of the happiness or popularity it brings. In January 2005 he performed a solo set at the Tsunami Relief Cardiff charity concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the biggest live music charity concert since 1985's Live Aid.