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Rachel Stamp

Rachel Stamp is an British rock band formed in London 1994 to fight what it saw as bland, conformist music. Rachel Stamp have gained a cult following across the United Kingdom and beyond through constant touring and a string of critically acclaimed independent releases. Their debut album, Hymns For Strange Children was released in 2000 and was followed by Oceans Of Venus two years later. As of 2005 the band is recording its third effort for release early 2006. Current band members are David Ryder-Prangley (Bass/Vocals), Will Crewdson (Lead Guitar) and Shaheena Dax (Keyboards).

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Bleak

There exist five acts with this name: 1. A side project of Lycia members Mike Vanportfleet and fellow member David Galas
2. An atmospheric/ambient/raw dark/black metal with vocals reminiscent of early Burzum.
3. A Finnish rock band
4. A death.blues London, UK band
5. A techno act from sweden. -----
1) In the midst of an incredibly prolific time for the band Lycia during the mid-'90s, bandleader Mike Vanportfleet and fellow member David Galas found time to create a side project...

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Venus In Furs

Not to be confused with fictional glam rock band The Venus in Furs. There are at least three bands named Venus in Furs 1. Highly acclaimed outfit originally based in Sussex, England. Formed around the multifarious talents of TIMES : Composer, Lyricist and Multi-Instrumentalist. Early material as a four-piece Band ( "CURTAIN" : LIVE IN CONCERT, "EXTENDED PLAY" and "VERVE" ) before re-forming in 1984 as a duo : TIMES /SKOT LUCY producing 2 Albums with this line-up ( PLATONIC LOVE, STRIP after which TIMES mainly working solo under the VIF Banner producing the albums : REAL MORAL FIBRE.

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Kenny

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Kenny was the name used by Irish singer Tony Kenny who had two Top 40 hits in the UK in 1973 (Heart Of Stone and Give It To Me Now). 2) Kenny were a UK vocal/instrumental group who hit the UK charts during 1974/5. Their biggest hit, The Bump, featured vocals by Barry Palmer; other hits included Fancy Pants and Julie Anne. 3) Kenny is a german Rap-Crew from Hamburg/Germany which consist of Falk Hogan, Pat Cash and DJ Strip-Teaz. 4) Kenny is a Gaithersburg punk who makes solo music and also plays in the band TIIIMMMBBBEERRRRR

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Former The Runaway's guitarist Joan Jett began forming the Blackhearts, a backing band for her burgeoning solo career, with manager Kenny Laguna's assistance circa 1979. Since then the roster has included the current lineup of Thommy Price on drums, guitarist Dougie Needles and bassist Enzo Penizzotto and numerous predecessors like Gary Ryan, Eric Ambel, Danny Furious, Lee Crystal and Kasim Sulton.

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Gypsy Pistoleros

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The Greatest Renegade Gypsy Flamenco Sleaze Glam Rock n Roll group EVER!!!!" "GYPSY PISTOLEROS ! One of the best Rock n Roll groups to come out of the U.K for years!"- TRACCI GUNS
"Man you got one Hot band there!"-JOE LESTE Bang Tango/Beautiful Creatures.
The debut album 'PARA SIEMPRE' The Greatest Gypsy Flamenco Rock n Roll Sleaze Glam album ever!!!' is released on JANUARY 24th 2008 on BAD REPUTATION Records.

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Tigertailz

Tigertailz are a glam metal band hailing from Cardiff, Wales. They are most famous for their 1990 album Bezerk which made the UK Top 40 and spawned three successful singles. Early years (1986-1990) Part of the nascent glam metal scene in the late 1980s, Tigertailz first line-up issued debut album Young And Crazy in 1987. The album featured vocalist Steevi Jaimz, guitarist Jay Pepper, bassist Pepsi Tate (Huw Justin Smith (1965-2007)) and drummer Ace Finchum. The debut created interest in the band and spawned the anthemic single Livin' Without You.

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