167:. From March 2003 Reeves, Russo and Swift performed as Table 9, by late April Murrell had joined and in June the group were named The Fray. Swift later recalled starting training on guitar and vocals " t helped with depression and gave me a goal to work towards ... I started working in local pubs and cafes and then one of the guys from school and I formed 'Race the Fray'". Known locally as The Fray, the independent band relied on word-of-mouth during their early career. In August 2003 they issued their debut single, "My Best Friend" and followed in November with a limited tour edition. In November 2004 their self-titled debut extended play,
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196:. Their double a-side single, "Our Future's on the Weekend" / "Fumbling Mess", was released in November that year following the band's second national tour. Late in 2006 Swift left the band to pursue a solo career, he was replaced early the following year by Karl Russo (ex-Drake) on guitar.
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