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The Tears 더 티어스

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The Tears were an English rock supergroup formed in 2004 by ex-Suede bandmates Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler, along with the former Delicatessen and Lodger members Will Foster (keyboardist), bassist Nathan Fisher, and Bernard Butler session drummer Makoto Sakamoto. The duo Anderson and Butler were a much anticipated reunion and music critics praised their first concerts and only album, Here Come the Tears. However, the project was short-lived as they disbanded in 2006, which allowed Anderson to focus on his solo career before Suede reformed in 2010, Butler became a full-time producer, and Foster has worked as additional musician for the Fratellis since 2008.

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The Tears (더 티어스) — verified Korean artist. Debut 2004. Agency: Independiente. 1 members.

Details

• Genre: alternative rock

Source reconciliation

• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Tears; KoreaAPI uses 더 티어스 (chosen by source authority).
• MusicBrainz lists the English name as Tears; KoreaAPI uses The Tears (chosen by source authority).

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Members (1)

• Brett Anderson

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-16 · 5 verified snapshots.

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