Blue October (British band)

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Blue October
Origin
synthpop
  • pop
  • dance
  • Years active1995–present
    LabelsA Different Drum
    MembersGlen Wisbey
    Chris Taubert
    Nic Johnston
    Chris Beecham
    Past membersBarney Miller (deceased) 1996–1998
    Ross Carter 1999-2010

    Blue October is an English

    synth pop/pop/dance band based in Essex
    , formed in 1996 by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller.

    Their first album,

    Incoming, was released in 1998, on the US record label A Different Drum. Tragedy struck as Miller unexpectedly died soon afterwards. In 2001 a second album, Preaching Lies to the Righteous, was released with Ross Carter replacing Miller as vocalist. A third album, One Day Silver, One Day Gold
    , was released in 2005 as a third member, Chris Taubert, joined the band.

    2008 saw the release of their fourth album, Walk Amongst the Living. Produced by Steve Travell.

    In 2010 Carter left the band, who have since recruited Chris Beecham as replacement. June 2010 saw the band start work on their, as yet, untitled fifth studio album.

    In addition to the album releases, Blue October have appeared on a number of compilation albums, and the Microsoft Xbox game Dance Dance Revolution Ultra Mix 4.

    Band members

    • Chris Beecham – vocals
    • Glen Wisbey – keyboards
    • Chris Taubert – keyboards
    • Nic Johnston – guitars

    Touring member

    • Bob Malkowski – drums

    Discography

    Albums

    Year Title
    1998
    Incoming
    2001 Preaching Lies to the Righteous
    2005 One Day Silver, One Day Gold
    2008 Walk Amongst the Living

    Singles

    Year Title Album
    1997 "Incoming" Incoming
    1999 "Believe" Incoming
    2000 "Stranded" Preaching Lies to the Righteous
    2002 "
    Mistakes
    "
    Preaching Lies to the Righteous
    2004 "Free" One Day Silver, One Day Gold
    2007 "Let Me See" 1 Walk Amongst the Living
    • 1 Digital single

    References