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Artist description
The Band of Gypsies were originally called 3 Man Island, and since then have also been known as Rhythm Street, Geiger, Picos de Europa. |
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Music Style
house/trance/garage/drum n bass/ambient/electronica |
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Musical Influences
Pink Floyd,Stockhausen,Ligeti,James Brown. |
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Similar Artists
None of the above |
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Artist History
Wrote and produced the early Rozalla hits "Everybodys Free", "Are You Ready To Fly" and "Faith". "Everybodys Free" has sold over a million copies around the world and has been used in numerous films. A cover version by "Quindon Tarver" was used in the soundtrack of "Romeo and Juliet" by film director Baz Luhrman. A remix of this version, "Everybodys Free To Wear Sunscreen" went on to become a worldwide hit, reaching number one in the United Kingdom.The Band of Gypsies have also written and produced for artists such as Jeany Tracy, Kim Syms, Sabrina Johnson, Sonique(Sexpress), Erire, Sue Challoner, Abigail and Diane Charlemagne. |
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Group Members
Nigel Swanston and Tim Cox. Original member Mike Whitford left and became Trauma Club. |
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Instruments
Keyboards, synthesizers and guitars. |
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Location
London, ENGLAND - United Kingdom |
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