Subject: 'Oxford rock'? Posted Jun 20, 2000 by Calypte		Post: 1

Just like to point out that only one member of the band, Colin, went to an Oxbridge university - Ed went to Manchester, Thom to Exeter, etc. The 'Oxford connection' is that's where they actually come from.

Plus, I've never heard this expression before in my life - could you tell me where it's used?

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Subject: 'Oxford rock'? Posted Jun 23, 2000 by JyZude This is a reply to this Posting.		Post: 2

Actually, that's probably a mistake... I was thinking "College Rock" often used to describe american bands, and got mixed up. I think I'll take oxford rock out of there.

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Subject: 'Oxford rock'? Posted Dec 12, 2000 by Sick Bob. (Most recent incarnation of the Dark Lord Cyclops. Still lord and master of the Anti Squirrel League and Keeper of c This is a reply to this Posting.		Post: 3

The band all went to school together in Oxford but then went to different universities.
The headteacher of the school (I think it was St Cedds but I'm not sure) was the inspiration for "Bishops Robes" supposedly

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