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EMF
Origin Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Alternative Dance
Techno
House
Madchester
Years active 1989–1995, 2001–2002, 2007–
Label(s) EMI / Parlophone
Members
James Atkin
Ian Dench
Zac Foley
Derry Brownson
Mark Decloedt

EMF are a British indie dance band that came to prominence at the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. Cinderford is a small Town in Gloucestershire, England, with a Population of 8116 people ( United Kingdom Census 2001) History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Alternative dance is a term used for the genre of music combining elements of Dance-pop (or other forms of electronic house or techno) and Alternative Techno is a form of Electronic dance music (EDM that emerged in Detroit, Michigan, USA during the mid to late 1980s House music is a style of Electronic dance music initially popularized in mid-1980s Discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino Madchester was an Alternative rock genre that developed in Manchester, England, towards the end of the 1980s and into the early 1990s Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in Parlophone is a Record label, founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company. James Atkin (born 28 Mar 1969, Cinderford, England) was the singer and guitarist for the band EMF. Ian Dench (born 7 August 1964, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) is a British Songwriter and Musician. Zachary Sebastian Rex James Foley ( 9 December, 1970 - 2 January, 2002) was the bassist in the late 1980s and early 1990s band derran gene brownson named after his fathers friends derren nesbit the actor and his godfather the late gene pitney was born in gloucester in 1970 on november the 10thbrought up in the forest of Mark Decloedt (born 26 June 1969, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England) is an English Drummer. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 The band came from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. The Forest of Dean is a geographical historical and cultural region in the western part of the County of Gloucestershire, England History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century Their first single, "Unbelievable," got to number 3 in the UK charts and was a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. " Unbelievable " is a song written and recorded by EMF. In Popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list&mdasha Chart &mdashof top The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Their debut album, Schubert Dip, went to number 3 in the UK Albums Chart. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public Schubert Dip is an Album by the rock band EMF, released in 1991 The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom.

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Band name

The name "EMF" officially stands for "Epsom Mad Funkers," but there are unofficial alternatives, such as "Every Mother's Favourite," "Eat My Foetus," "Ever Music Forever," "Eat More Fruit", "Easy Mother Fuckers", "English Mother Fuckers," "Eight More Faggots," "Electric Mother Fuckers," and "Ecstasy Mother Fuckers" (the last of which occurred in a track called "EMF", a live version of which featured on the B Side of the single "Unbelievable"). The band was signed by EMI / Parlophone after a mere four gigs, without even being asked for a demo tape. The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in Parlophone is a Record label, founded in Germany in 1896 by the Carl Lindström Company. Legend has it that A&R man Nick Mander was made to jump into a river before the band would agree to sign with EMI. Artists and Repertoire ( A&R) is the division of a Record label that is responsible for talent scouting and artist development The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in

Band members

Biography

They originally toured with DJ Milf who now has his own band called Stateside and released music under the name Jose Sanchez. All the members were relatively well known in the local music scene before forming EMF in Cinderford, UK in October 1989. Derry Brownson had formed a band called Flowerdrum with his brother Leigh but left to join Zac, Mark and James as EMF. derran gene brownson named after his fathers friends derren nesbit the actor and his godfather the late gene pitney was born in gloucester in 1970 on november the 10thbrought up in the forest of Flowerdrum were an English Indie rock band of the early 1990s from Cinderford, Gloucestershire, UK. Ian was last to join, having already tasted moderate success as a member of Apple Mosiac.

Their music mixed light techno elements with rockier sounds - EMF regularly used samplers and sequencers. It has often been argued that EMF's music was influenced by Jesus Jones. Jesus Jones is a British rock group. The London -based group recorded and performed in the late 1980s throughout the 1990s In fact, the two bands formed a close relationship. Their music has also been counted as part of Madchester and indie dance. Madchester was an Alternative rock genre that developed in Manchester, England, towards the end of the 1980s and into the early 1990s Alternative dance is a term used for the genre of music combining elements of Dance-pop (or other forms of electronic house or techno) and Alternative EMF were at the time also known for their baseball caps worn sideways, and the baggy shorts they wore.

In 1990, their debut "Unbelievable" topped the charts in many countries around the world, reaching the number one in the USA in 1991. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The single features sampled utterances from comedian Andrew Dice Clay. Andrew "Dice" Clay (born Andrew Clay Silverstein on September 29, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American In 1991 EMF released their debut album Schubert Dip which went to number 3 in the UK. The name was explained by songwriter Ian Dench, as "If ever I'm short of a chord sequence I nick one from Schubert. " Successful singles from their debut included "I Believe," "Children," and "Lies. I Believe is a single by British band EMF. It was the second single from their first album Schubert Dip. " The last one turned controversial for including a voice sample of Mark Chapman, John Lennon's murderer. Mark David Chapman (born May 10, 1955 in Fort Worth Texas) is the man who murdered English musician and activist John Lennon John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Yoko Ono achieved an injunction and a modified version was included in future pressings. born in Tokyo on February 18 1933 is a Japanese Artist and Musician.

In 1992, EMF returned with an EP called Unexplained EP (including a cover version of "Search and Destroy") and later their second album Stigma, both of which did badly in the charts. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Unexplained EP was an EP by the English band EMF. Although following on from their well-received Schubert Dip album " Search and Destroy " is a song originally recorded by The Stooges in 1973 and re-recorded in 2005 Stigma was an album by EMF. "It's You" was actually called "It's You That Leaves Me Dry" but was re-titled to "It's You" and re-mixed The singles were "Getting Through," "They're Here," and "It's You. They're Here is a single from British band EMF from their second album Stigma. " This has been explained with EMF's, lack of innovation past their first single, but also by the rise of Britpop. Britpop is a subgenre of Alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom. Until their 1995 album Cha Cha Cha EMF effectively disappeared from sight. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Cha Cha Cha was the last career album EMF put out It was the first album the band released in 3 years their previous album being their 1992 album Stigma This album featured the singles "Perfect Day" and "Bleeding You Dry. " Perfect Day " is a song written by Lou Reed in 1972 " Bleeding You Dry " is a single by British band EMF. " Both were highly acclaimed, but failed to sell well.

In summer 1995 EMF teamed up with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and recorded "I'm a Believer" (a cover song from The Monkees). Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Vic Reeves (b 24 January 1959 as James "Jim" Roderick Moir) is an English Comedian, best known for his Double act with Bob Mortimer Robert "Bob" Renwick Mortimer (born 23 May, 1959 in Middlesbrough, England) is a British Comedian and Actor " I'm a Believer " is a song composed by Neil Diamond and recorded by the band The Monkees in 1966 with the lead vocals by Micky Dolenz For the group's self-titled album see The Monkees (album. For the TV series see The Monkees (TV series. This single sold better, but critics were less enthusiastic, stating desperation. The band then released Afro King which was by some regarded as a return to dance-pop origins, but the release failed to do well. " Afro King " is a single by British band EMF, released in the fall of 1995 After this, the band split for the first time, however, all members of the band continued to play music.

In 2001, EMF gave a reunion gig in London, UK. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. They also released a best of album Epsom Mad Funkers: The Best Of EMF. A greatest hits album (sometimes referred to as a " best of " album is a Compilation album of successful previously released Songs by a particular

The band's bass guitarist, Zac Foley, died on 2 January 2002, due to an overdose of non-prescribed drugs. A bass player (bassist is a Musician who plays a Double bass, Bass guitar, keyboard bass or wind He was aged 31. EMF played just four more gigs in late 2002, before splitting up again.

In 2005, Kraft Foods used EMF's "Unbelievable" in their Kraft Crumbles advertisement campaign. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kraft Foods Inc ( is the second-largest Food and Beverage company headquartered in North America (behind PepsiCo) and the third The original song's chorus, "It's unbelievable," was replaced with a more "crumble-centric" chorus, declaring "It's crumbelievable. "

In 2007, the band announced they would be reforming to play a one-off gig at the Scala in King's Cross, London, on 18th December. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The place of Zac Foley will be taken by Richard March, who was formerly with Pop Will Eat Itself and Bentley Rhythm Ace. Pop Will Eat Itself (also known as PWEI or the Poppies) were an English band formed in Stourbridge, with band members from Birmingham Bentley Rhythm Ace ( BRA) are a duo formed in Birmingham, England in the late 1990s consisting of Mike Stokes and Richard March

In 2007, Hallmark Cards used EMF's "Unbelievable" in their musical Mother's Day Cards advertising campaign. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Hallmark Cards is a privately owned American company based in Kansas City Missouri. The mother was shown opening the card, heard the daughter say "Mom you Rock" followed by the music of EMF.

In 2008, EMF will be supporting Carter USM at Birmingham Academy and London's Brixton Academy on 21 and 22 November 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine (frequently shortened to Carter USM) were a British indie band formed in 1987 by singer Jim " Jim Bob The Carling Academy Birmingham is a music venue in Dale End Birmingham, England (not to be confused with the Academy at the NIA, as the nearby National The Brixton Academy or Brixton is one of London 's leading music venues

On April 10, 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common thisisgloucestershire. co. uk Announced EMF is working on their first new songs in 13 years. There currently are no plans for any new releases.

Discography

Year Albums UK Chart US Charts
1991 Schubert Dip 3 3
1992 Unexplained EP 18 -
1992 Stigma 19 -
1995 Cha Cha Cha 30 -
2001 The Best Of EMF: Epsom Mad Funker - -
Year Singles UK Singles Chart US Hot 100 US Modern Rock US Dance Album
1990 "Unbelievable" 3 1 3 9 Schubert Dip
1991 "Lies" 28 18 27 6 Schubert Dip
1991 "I Believe" 6 - 10 - Schubert Dip
1991 "Children" 19 - 26 - Schubert Dip
1992 "Search and Destroy" - - - - Unexplained EP
1992 "Getting Through" - - - - Unexplained EP / Stigma
1992 "They're Here" 29 - 27 5 Stigma
1992 "It's You" 23 - - - Stigma
1995 "Perfect Day" 27 - - - Cha Cha Cha
1995 "Bleeding You Dry" - - - - Cha Cha Cha
1995 "I'm a Believer" 3 - - - Non-LP Track
1995 "Afro King" 51 - - - Non-LP Track

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The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard Schubert Dip is an Album by the rock band EMF, released in 1991 Unexplained EP was an EP by the English band EMF. Although following on from their well-received Schubert Dip album Stigma was an album by EMF. "It's You" was actually called "It's You That Leaves Me Dry" but was re-titled to "It's You" and re-mixed Cha Cha Cha was the last career album EMF put out It was the first album the band released in 3 years their previous album being their 1992 album Stigma The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September Billboard 's Hot Dance Club Play chart (also known as Club Play Singles, and formerly known as Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance/Disco " Unbelievable " is a song written and recorded by EMF. I Believe is a single by British band EMF. It was the second single from their first album Schubert Dip. " Search and Destroy " is a song originally recorded by The Stooges in 1973 and re-recorded in 2005 They're Here is a single from British band EMF from their second album Stigma. It's You is a single by British band EMF. It was the second single from their second album Stigma. " Perfect Day " is a single by British band EMF. It was the first single from their then upcoming album Cha Cha Cha. " Bleeding You Dry " is a single by British band EMF. " I'm a Believer " is a song composed by Neil Diamond and recorded by the band The Monkees in 1966 with the lead vocals by Micky Dolenz " Afro King " is a single by British band EMF, released in the fall of 1995 British Hit Singles & Albums is a Music Reference book published in the United Kingdom by Hit Entertainment
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