This page will contain videos about Animotion, as they become available.AnimotionAnimotion is a 1980s pop band best known for the song Obsession. They formed in 1983 from the remnants of a retro science fiction band called Red Zone. They signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1984 and made 2 albums. During 1986 and 1987 they toured extensively, appearing alongside performers such as Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, INXS, The Eurythmics, Simply Red, Phil Collins and Genesis. In the midst of recording their third album, Animotion suddenly disbanded. They reunited on February 8, 2001 in response to a request from KNRK in Portland, Oregon. Members
ObsessionAnimotion's song Obsession has remained a popular piece of music since its inception. It is the theme song for Fashiontelevision. It was remade by The Azoic in 2004. Discography
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Site (http://www.animotionlive.com/). They reunited on February 8, 2001 in response to a request from KNRK in Portland, Oregon. B-A-Y, B-A-Y,. In the midst of recording their third album, Animotion suddenly disbanded. A popular playground chant of the time went (to the tune of This Old Man):. During 1986 and 1987 they toured extensively, appearing alongside performers such as Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, INXS, The Eurythmics, Simply Red, Phil Collins and Genesis. The dart landed on the map near the community of Bay City, Michigan. They signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1984 and made 2 albums. The band members have said they chose their band's name by throwing a dart at a map of the United States. They formed in 1983 from the remnants of a retro science fiction band called Red Zone. However, they were never popular with music critics nor the male audience and their popularity quickly waned. Animotion is a 1980s pop band best known for the song Obsession. They had a dedicated following of teenage girls that was so intense, that the media called it "Rollermania". Animotion [Rebound] (1998). The single went to number 1 in March '75 and sold a million copies. Obsession: The Best of Animotion (1996). By Spring of 1975, the Rollers were one of the highest selling acts in Britain, and announced their next single, a cover of the Four Seasons' "Bye Bye Baby". Strange Behaviour (Polygram Records 1986). They had several hits that made to the Top 3 of the British charts, and for a period had their own television series, entitled Shang a Lang (the title of one of their hits). Animotion (Polygram Records 1984). Their Scottish identity was a major factor in their marketing, and they were one of few groups whose fans had a completely distinctive style of dress, the main elements of which were mid-calf-length tartan trousers and tartan scarves. Don Kirkpatrick. In later years it would emerge that Paton had abused the band members and was convicted of peadophile offences. Greg Smith. It was here that they were discovered by potato merchant Tam Paton, who became their manager. Charles Ottavio. Most of the band members came from Prestonpans, East Lothian. Bill Wadhams. The group had five members:. Astrid Plane. After the article has been cleaned up, you may remove this message. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of article quality. Saturday Night. Bye, Bye Baby. Stuart Wood (guitar). Les McKeown (vocals). Derek Longmuir (drums). Alan Longmuir (bass). Eric Faulkner (guitar). |