The Ordinary Boys are an
English indie rock band from
Worthing,
West Sussex. Originally a hardcore outfit named
Next in Line, they are influenced by
punk rock and
Britpop music, as well as the bands
The Clash,
The Specials,
The Jam,
The Kinks and
The Smiths. Their name derives from a
Morrissey song, "The Ordinary Boys". The membership of the band that originally split up in 2008 consisted of founding members
Samuel Preston (vocals, rhythm guitar) – generally known simply by his surname "Preston", William Brown (lead guitar), James Gregory (bass), plus Simon Goldring (drums) who had replaced Charlie "Chuck" Stanley in 2005. In 2015 the Ordinary Boys returned with a new album "
The Ordinary Boys" with a release date of 2 October 2015 released on their own imprint label
Treat Yourself, their fourth album, released on multiple formats and a 25-date UK tour from mid-October 2015 to mid-November 2015 to promote the album.