British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station band ‘The Skadoos’ has written and performed a song called ‘Holding up the World’ which was premiered on the internet on 13/14 November as part of Live Earth 2015!
‘The Skadoos’ is made up of eight station support staff (including an electrician, plumber, doctor and polar guide) who have just over-wintered at Rothera Station, enduring two months of complete darkness.
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The Skadoos, wrote, performed and recorded this track at Rothera Research Station on Adelaide Island, Antarctica ... they are still there! ... and are:
Vocals - Mark Harris - electrician
Guitar- Paul Samways - boating officer
Bass- Dave Hunt - Station leader
Keyboard- Sam Burrell - electronics technician
Drums- Phil Stevens - polar guide
Brass- Joe Bolton, Emily Venables, Bryony Pointon – plumber, dive officer, doctor (in order)
