B3 (boy band)
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B3 was an American
pop
boy band
from New York
. They were formed in 2001 and were first produced by O-Jay
of German dance band Real McCoy
. Original members were Timothy Andrew Cruz
(2001–2004), John Steven Sutherland
(2001–2004) and Rod Michael
(2001–2002). When Michael left in 2002, Blair Madison Late
(2002–2004) joined in. Tim Cruz
was previously, in the late 1990s, a member of the boy band React
.
B3 was best known in Germany
and had most of their hits in the German charts. They remained active until 2004, also participating in the Four Seasons Tour in 2002. The band released three albums and had a number of singles. Their first album entitled First went gold in Germany. They also had a collaboration with singer Ji-In Cho
who released a duet with B3.
After the band split in December 2004, John Steven Sutherland and Tim Cruz went solo signing with Fearless Management
.
In 2002 Rod Michael left and Blair Madison Late joined in making the band's composition from 2002 to 2004 as follows:
At this time Rod Koch was thirteen years old and living in Agassiz BC.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. They were formed in 2001 and were first produced by O-Jay
O-Jay
O-Jay is the professional name of the music producer and songwriter Olaf Jeglitza.-Biography:O-Jay was born in Berlin in 1965. After finishing the regular school system, he studied at the Lette Foundation, a technical college for photography in Berlin. At age 18 he started working as an...
of German dance band Real McCoy
Real McCoy (band)
Real McCoy, originally known as M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy, is a German band, best known for their 1993/1994 singles "Another Night" and "Run Away", which were both Top 10 hits in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.-Formation:...
. Original members were Timothy Andrew Cruz
Tim Cruz
Timothy Andrew Cruz also known as Tim Cruz is an American pop singer signed with Fearless Management. He is also in music production and does some modelling as well....
(2001–2004), John Steven Sutherland
John Steven Sutherland
John Steven Sutherland is an American pop singer signed with Fearless Management. Formerly he was a member of an American boy band project called B3.-Beginnings:...
(2001–2004) and Rod Michael
Rod Michael
Rod Michael Koch better known as just Rod Michael is an American pop singer. He signed with BMG Deutschland GmbH in 2001....
(2001–2002). When Michael left in 2002, Blair Madison Late
Blair Late
Blair Madison Late is an American solo pop singer, songwriter, an actor and a television presenter ....
(2002–2004) joined in. Tim Cruz
Tim Cruz
Timothy Andrew Cruz also known as Tim Cruz is an American pop singer signed with Fearless Management. He is also in music production and does some modelling as well....
was previously, in the late 1990s, a member of the boy band React
React (band)
REACT was an American boy band made up of Tim Cruz and Daniel Matrium.REACT had a Top 10 hit on the dance charts with "Let's Go All The Way". After REACT disbanded, its member Tim Cruz joined yet another boy band, a success internationally, particularly in Germany called B3...
.
B3 was best known in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and had most of their hits in the German charts. They remained active until 2004, also participating in the Four Seasons Tour in 2002. The band released three albums and had a number of singles. Their first album entitled First went gold in Germany. They also had a collaboration with singer Ji-In Cho
Ji-In Cho
Ji-In Cho is a German heavy metal singer of Korean descent. She has been the lead vocalist and pianist of the power metal band Krypteria since December 2004.-Biography:Ji-In Cho discovered her passion for music as a child...
who released a duet with B3.
After the band split in December 2004, John Steven Sutherland and Tim Cruz went solo signing with Fearless Management
Fearless Management
Fearless Management is a New York City-based music management company founded in 2003 by Joseph Janus, the acting President and Chief Executive Officer.-Overview:...
.
Members
The original band members from 2001 until 2002 were:- Timothy Andrew CruzTim CruzTimothy Andrew Cruz also known as Tim Cruz is an American pop singer signed with Fearless Management. He is also in music production and does some modelling as well....
(born in New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
on 2 January 1979) - Rod Michael KochRod MichaelRod Michael Koch better known as just Rod Michael is an American pop singer. He signed with BMG Deutschland GmbH in 2001....
(born in Allentown, PennsylvaniaAllentown, PennsylvaniaAllentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city, after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the 215th largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently...
on 2 February 1981) - John Steven SutherlandJohn Steven SutherlandJohn Steven Sutherland is an American pop singer signed with Fearless Management. Formerly he was a member of an American boy band project called B3.-Beginnings:...
(born 11 March 1983)
In 2002 Rod Michael left and Blair Madison Late joined in making the band's composition from 2002 to 2004 as follows:
- Timothy Andrew Cruz
- Blair Madison LateBlair LateBlair Madison Late is an American solo pop singer, songwriter, an actor and a television presenter ....
(born in Odessa, TexasOdessa, TexasOdessa is a city in and the county seat of Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located primarily in Ector County, although a small portion of the city extends into Midland County. Odessa's population was 99,940 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Odessa, Texas Metropolitan...
in 18 April 1982) - John Steven Sutherland
At this time Rod Koch was thirteen years old and living in Agassiz BC.
Albums
- First (February 2002)
- N.Y.B3 (March 2003)
- N.Y.B3 Special Edition (November 2003)
- Living for the Weekend (September 2004)
Singles
(with top position reached in the German Singles Chart and date)- You Win Again (#19, Oct. 2001)
- Nightfever (#31, Jan. 2002)
- I.O.I.O.I.O.I.O."I.O.I.O." is the second single from the Bee Gees album, Cucumber Castle. Maurice Gibb described this as "Barry's African jaunt" as the opening has African-type percussion that leads into Barry Gibb singing the verse, joined by Maurice in the chorus.The single was a relative success mainly on...
(#4, March 2002) - Tonight and Forever (#10, Nov. 2002)
- You're my Angel (#13 March 2003, also reaching #73 in European Hit Radio Top 100)
- We Got the Power (#41, May 2003)
- All the Girls (#11, Oct. 2003)
- Move Your Body (#33, June 2004)
- Can't Fight the Feeling (#43, Sept. 2004)