Loving Forty-Four are a rock band which formed in 2011 in the Romford area of Essex, England. The band had previously gone through various incarnations and line-up changes, with guitarist/vocalist Jamie Simes and drummer Alex Hopwood being the only constant members. With the addition of bassist Charlie "Bushman" Bowden in 2011, Loving Forty-Four was born.

The band quickly developed a heavy, dark, somewhat bluesy sound, with brooding, personal lyrics and influences from a diverse range of artists. The band's influences range from 90s grunge bands such as Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Soundgarden, to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to country artists such as Johnny Cash, whose song "Cocaine Blues" gave the band their name.

To date, Loving Forty-Four have released two EPs: 2012's self-titled EP, and the 2014 follow-up, Strip Me Dirty.

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