Rubber band Rubber band A rubber band (also known as an elastic band, gum band or lacky band) is a loop of rubber, usually ring shaped, and commonly used to hold multiple objects together. The rubber band was patented in England on March 17, 1845, by Stephen Perry. Most rubber bands are manufactured out of natural rubber or, especially at larger sizes, elastomer, and are sold in a variety of sizes. Rubber bands are made by extruding the rubber into a long tube to provide its general shape, putting the tubes on mandrels, curing the rubber with heat, and then slicing it
Central Band of the Royal British Legion to a famous athlete. The band has made many recordings, including "The Best of British", which was recorded live with Max Bygraves at the Beck Theatre. At the end of 2004, the band recorded "Celebration"; this was followed with "The Shadow of Your Smile" in 2006. This was produced by Major John Perkins and includes "Ave Maria", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Goodbye to Love" and "The Gladiator's Farewell". In March 2007, the band recorded at the BBC Maida Vale studios for BBC Radio 2's "Listen to the Band" feature. The band recorded their own version of the new rave band