Blue October (British band)

Blue October is an English synth pop/pop/dance band based in Essex, formed in 1996 by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller.

Blue October
OriginDagenham, England
Genres
Years active1995–present
LabelsA Different Drum
MembersGlen Wisbey
Chris Taubert
Nic Johnston
Chris Beecham
Past membersBarney Miller (deceased) 1996–1998
Ross Carter 1999-2010

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

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

Touring member

  • Bob Malkowski – drums

Discography

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Albums

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

Singles

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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

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