The Beta Band
UK
Formed: 1997
Died: 01 January 2004
Genres: Pop/Rock, Electronic
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Trip-Hop, Electronica
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Their sound veering from post-grunge balladry to funk and ambient breakbeat to Madchester acid house, the Beta Band emerged on the British scene as (nominally) a pop group with few similarities to any other act going. Formed around three friends originally from Edinburgh -- vocalist Steve Mason, drummer Robin Jones, and DJ/sampler John Maclean -- the group later drafted bassist Richard Greentree. Scant months after forming, the Beta Band added a formidable ally in gaining exposure: manager Brian Cannon, the designer responsible for virtually ev...
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