This page will contain external links about One Minute Silence, as they become available.One Minute SilenceOne Minute Silence were a four-piece band that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry, guitarist Massimo Fiocco, drummer Eddie Stratton and bassist Glen Diani. The band announced its split after eight years in a press release dated October 21, 2003. Although they claimed not to be a "political band" -- they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say -- the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist. BiographyThe band came together in the early 1990s as Irish vocalist Brian Barry got together with guitarist Chris Ignatiou under the name "Near Death Experience". After working with various rhythm sections, they settled with Glen Diani on bass and Eddie Stratton on drums. The band was forced to change its name because of an American group who shared it, and so they became One Minute Silence. That name, originally intended to be that of a song, was chosen to parody the practice of having a one minute silence as a mark of respect when someone considered "important or well respected" dies. The band felt that that respect was often "misplaced".[1] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/omsfaq.html#1) The band signed a record deal with Big Cat Records in 1997, and released Available In All Colours the following year. Buy Now... Saved Later followed in 2000 after an amicable split with Ignatiou, who was replaced by Massimo, known as Massy. This, their second album, represented a noticeable step in the band's musical progression: the record's production quality and style differed from their debut, for which they had used a hip-hop producer. Buy Now... sounded more like a metal album. After circulating a three track demo and signing a deal with Taste Media, the band started recording sessions for their third album in the autumn of 2002. From live performances and both live and studio recordings, the new material was obviously a further progression; the group was experimenting with various time signatures, such as 7/4, and was using more melody and a greater variation in song structure. A single, "We Bounce", was released on March 31st 2003, with a third album, titled One Lie Fits All, following on July 7 2003. According to oneminutesilence.com (http://www.oneminutesilence.com), "[t]his name continues the pattern of manipulating well known marketing slogans in order to present a political statement."[2] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/newalbum.html) One Lie Fits All showed a new direction for band. Yap's rapping gave way to much more singing on tracks like "Price Of The King's Ticket". There are still the thunderous live songs like "We Bounce" and "I Wear My Skin". Between these releases, One Minute Silence had toured extensively, though the latest tour had to be cancelled. The group's following comes largely from their energetic live shows -- they have been voted Best British Live Act in Kerrang!. More recently Yap has been following his spoken word career, succeeding on breaking onto Radio 4's "Spoken Word". However, in a statement released in October 2003, the band announced their split:
ToursThe band have played in support of:
The following groups have played on the bill of One Minute Silence' headlining tours:
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The following groups have played on the bill of One Minute Silence' headlining tours:. Singles. The band have played in support of:. Albums. However, in a statement released in October 2003, the band announced their split:. The group quietly disbanded shortly after. More recently Yap has been following his spoken word career, succeeding on breaking onto Radio 4's "Spoken Word". The group was staggered, but decided to press on, and toured with bassist Manny Yanes instead, to moderate success. The group's following comes largely from their energetic live shows -- they have been voted Best British Live Act in Kerrang!. Bernard Edwards (former Chic bassist) stepped in and completed the album Living In Fear (1997) in his stead, and was prepared to tour with the group, but then died suddenly of pneumonia during a trip to Japan. Between these releases, One Minute Silence had toured extensively, though the latest tour had to be cancelled. However, divorce and drug rehabilitation forced John Taylor to withdraw from the project before the album was complete. There are still the thunderous live songs like "We Bounce" and "I Wear My Skin". The band reunited ten years later with its original members, including Palmer. Yap's rapping gave way to much more singing on tracks like "Price Of The King's Ticket". Palmer went on to record a string of chart-topping hits, including "Addicted To Love", "Simply Irresistible", and "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On". One Lie Fits All showed a new direction for band. The band folded late in 1985, as its members turned to other projects: John Taylor returned to Duran Duran, Andy Taylor left Duran Duran and started a solo career, Tony Thompson was to take the place of John Bonham in a re-formed Led Zeppelin, but he was nearly killed in a 1986 car accident before that reunion could get off the ground. According to oneminutesilence.com (http://www.oneminutesilence.com), "[t]his name continues the pattern of manipulating well known marketing slogans in order to present a political statement."[2] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/newalbum.html). Similarly, his friendship with producer Joel Silver led to Power Station writing a song called "We Fight For Love" for the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film Commando. A single, "We Bounce", was released on March 31st 2003, with a third album, titled One Lie Fits All, following on July 7 2003. Des Barres' friendship with actor Don Johnson led to the band's guest appearance on an episode of the TV drama Miami Vice. From live performances and both live and studio recordings, the new material was obviously a further progression; the group was experimenting with various time signatures, such as 7/4, and was using more melody and a greater variation in song structure. Des Barres also performed with them at the enormous Live Aid charity concert in Philadelphia that summer. After circulating a three track demo and signing a deal with Taste Media, the band started recording sessions for their third album in the autumn of 2002. This inevitably led to Palmer's departure from the band. Power Station went on to tour with singer Michael Des Barres (formerly of Silverhead and Checquered Past). Buy Now... sounded more like a metal album. The group's unexpected success led to two results: the band decided to do a summer tour in America, and Robert Palmer decided to record a new album to take advantage of his sudden name recognition. This, their second album, represented a noticeable step in the band's musical progression: the record's production quality and style differed from their debut, for which they had used a hip-hop producer. (Incidentally, the album's cover graphics and color scheme, which were also used in the videos, were based on sketches by John Taylor.) The band also released a collection of the band's three music videos called "The Power Station Video EP". Saved Later followed in 2000 after an amicable split with Ignatiou, who was replaced by Massimo, known as Massy. The album itself reached number 12 in the UK and number 6 on the US album chart. Buy Now.. A third single, "Communication", was not as successful; it barely reached the Top 40 in the US, and disappeared after hitting a dismal number 75 in the UK. The band signed a record deal with Big Cat Records in 1997, and released Available In All Colours the following year. (The music video featured the transsexual model Caroline Cossey, credited as "Tula".) The second single was "Bang A Gong (Get It On)", which went to number 22 in the UK and number 9 in the US, while competing against the Duran Duran single "A View to a Kill". The band felt that that respect was often "misplaced".[1] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/omsfaq.html#1). The first, "Some Like It Hot", reached number 14 on the UK singles charts and number 6 in the USA. That name, originally intended to be that of a song, was chosen to parody the practice of having a one minute silence as a mark of respect when someone considered "important or well respected" dies. The band had two hit singles. The band was forced to change its name because of an American group who shared it, and so they became One Minute Silence. The album was produced by Bernard Edwards, with some informal assistance from Nile Rodgers. After working with various rhythm sections, they settled with Glen Diani on bass and Eddie Stratton on drums. In March of 1985, the band issued the album Power Station (originally released on vinyl and subtitled 33⅓ for the turntable speed). The band came together in the early 1990s as Irish vocalist Brian Barry got together with guitarist Chris Ignatiou under the name "Near Death Experience". On February 16, 1985, the band performed "Some Like It Hot" and "Bang A Gong" on the Saturday Night Live TV show; this was Palmer's only live performance with the band. Although they claimed not to be a "political band" -- they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say -- the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist. Before long, they had decided to record the entire album with Palmer. The band announced its split after eight years in a press release dated October 21, 2003. When he heard that they had recorded demos for "Bang A Gong", he asked to try out vocals on that one as well, and by the end of the day, the group knew that they had found that elusive chemistry which distinguishes successful bands. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry, guitarist Massimo Fiocco, drummer Eddie Stratton and bassist Glen Diani. The group then invited eclectic soul singer Robert Palmer to record vocals for the track "Communication". One Minute Silence were a four-piece band that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap. Those who were approached included Mick Jagger, Billy Idol, Mars Williams and Richard Butler (of The Psychedelic Furs), and Mick Ronson. One Lie Fits All, 2003 album, Taste Media. The original plan for the one-album project was for the three musicians (Taylor, Taylor and Thompson) to provide musical continuity to an album full of material, with a different singer performing on each track. "We Bounce", 2003 single, Taste Media. When Buell and Taylor broke up, the project evolved into the idea of a revolving supergroup; a tentative name for the band was Big Brother. Revolution EP, 2003, Taste Media. Both Taylors were eager to branch out from the synthesizer-heavy pop of Duran Duran and play some Led Zeppelin-flavored rock'n'roll; the participation of their idols from Chic lent the project a horn-inflected funk that meshed surprisingly well with the crunching guitars and booming drums. "Fish Out Of Water", 2001 single, V2 Records. Rex song "Bang A Gong (Get It On)". Saved Later, 2000 album, V2 Records
Buy Now.. The band was formed in New York City late in 1984 during a break in Duran Duran's
schedule, and were named after the Power
Station recording studio where their album was conceived and recorded. "Stuck Between A Rock And A White Face", single, Big Cat Records. Power Station was a pop group made up of singer Robert Palmer, bassist John Taylor and guitarist Andy Taylor of Duran Duran, and former Chic drummer Tony Thompson; two other Chic members,
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers were also involved on the studio side. Available in All Colours, 1998 album,
Big Cat Records
Will Haven. "Some Like It Hot". Sugar Coma. "Bang A Gong (Get It On)". Slipknot. Power Station: 20th Anniversary Edition (2005). Sevendust. Best Of (2003). Pitchshifter. Living In Fear (1997). tour, with Far). Power Station (1985). Incubus (1997 S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Among the bonus tracks on the album will be Michael Des Barres track "We Fight For Love" -- now retitled "Someday, Somehow, Someone's Gotta Pay" (from the Commando OST). Deftones. The package will include the original 8 track album, 7 bonus tracks and a 40-minute 8-chapter DVD. Biohazard. EMI are scheduled to release a new version of Power Station on February 21, 2005, to commemorate the album's 20th anniversary. Anthrax (US tour). They released the album Astronaut in October 2004. John Taylor and Andy Taylor reunited with the original members of Duran Duran in 2001. Robert Palmer died of a heart attack in September 2003, and Tony Thompson died two months later of kidney cancer. |