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Rick Jones

There are two artists called Rick Jones. 1. The Canadian presenter/singer/musician remembered for his appearances on the BBC's 'Play School' in the 60s and 70s, and as Yoffy in 'Fingerbobs'. His song 'Bang On A Drum' was a highlight of the 1973 LP of the same name. His reading of 'Splodges' from the 1972 'Play School' LP also featured music by Malcolm Clarke of The BBC Radiophonic Workshop. In 1974, Jones co-wrote the music for the 'Flash Fearless vs the Zorg Women' concept LP, featuring Alice Cooper, Elkie Brooks, John Entwistle, Maddy Prior and Justin Hayward.

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NLF3

BIO Created by brothers and activists Nicolas and Fabrice Laureau, NLF3 formed in 2000 in Paris*. This three piece at the forefront of Paris innovative scene cultivates an instrumental rock form. Their music is cyclical, textured, halfway between movie scores and psychedelic transgression. The band cites influences such as Alice Coltrane, Fela Kuti, This Heat, Can and the early Sonic Youth while mixing a lot of electronics together with a wide variety of instruments : amplified kalimba, electric guitars and bass, drums, percussions, vocals.

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Wax

Eight artists go by the name Wax:
1. An American creative/experimental Hip Hop/Rap/Acoustic artist.
2. A pop group active in between 1985 and 1988 consisting of American singer-songwriter Andrew Gold and British singer Graham Gouldman of 10cc fame.
3. An American Pop Punk band known for the 1995 song California
4. A female South Korean singer active in the 2000s (see: 왁스)
5. An alias of Dutch dance producer Robert Meijer
6. A short lived Swedish punk band active in the early 1980s
7. A Japanese rapper from the group SD JUNKSTA

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skilful driver

Skilful Driver are a four piece from London who have been described, at best, as 'shambolic indie-pop'. After a support slot with Tom Vek in 2004 they went into hibernation and occasionally emerge to do the odd gig.

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Moth

There are six (6) artists by the name Moth. (1) MOTH was formed in a Cincinnati, OH garage in the early 90s by frontman and tune-smith Brad Stenz with guitarist "The Billionaire" joining shortly thereafter. Drummer Kevin Hogle made his appearance with the band shortly after Virgin Records fall-out and bassist Eli White followed in tow. The band has released five full length records including a major label release on Virgin records. They have also done live performances on Craig Kilborne, AOL, and Chicago's Man Cow Show, numerous national tours and a UK tour.

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Poison Barons

Were a five piece rock/indie/alternative band aged around 16 which originate from Sheffield. Our band consists of Oli Dye, Ben Turner, Matt Crowder, Adam Chapman and Liam Westnidge. We formed in late 2009 as all of us were in different bands before but never worked out. We are currently searching to play gigs locally in the area and now writing and recording new material to perform to you.

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The Element

The Element was founded in 1998 by Rafael Macedo. They made their debut concert playing with Blind Guardian in Brazil, in a concert for more than 2.000 people, which had a great response from the fans and media. With such feedback, the band released in 2003 its first demo CD - Climbing Up the Stairs of Mind - which had as the great highlight of the promotional process, a concert with Grave Digger.

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