Bang (band)
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Bang was a Greek band that represented Greece
in the ESC 1987 and had minor success in Europe
and Japan
.
and Vasilis Dertilis. Thanos was the frontman and Vassilis was doing backing vocals and played keyboards. In 1987 they competed in the Greek selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 1987
. Their song, Stop, a pop/funky dancing anthem was victorious and the duo, along with Mariana Efstratiou
(who competed for Greece in Eurovision 1989) doing the backing vocals, travelled to Brussels
for the contest.
The song started in Brussels with high hopes and good reviews, but scored only 64 points, reaching the 10th place. That however was a good result for a Greek entry at the time and the band was a massive hit back home. Bang pursued an international career and worked with Shep Pettibone
, François Kevorkian
and others. Until 1991, they issued 3 lp's and many maxi singles in Greece, Europe, USA and Japan. For their single Holding my Heart they had a video clip entirely shot in Hollywood and the single You're the One entered the British Top75 singles chart. Last but not least, is the only Greek pop act that toured Japan
.
From 1992, Thanos followed a solo career becoming one of the most popular pop singers in Greece during the 90's.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
in the ESC 1987 and had minor success in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
Biography
Bang was formed in 1987 by Thanos KallirisThanos Kalliris
Thanos Kalliris is a Greek singer who was born in Athens. His father is a guitarist and composer, Titos Kalliris. In the 1980s, he was a part of the pop music band Bang alongside Vassilis Dertilis. In the 1990s he wrote and sung pop songs and ballads, making a successful solo career for himself....
and Vasilis Dertilis. Thanos was the frontman and Vassilis was doing backing vocals and played keyboards. In 1987 they competed in the Greek selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 1987
Eurovision Song Contest 1987
The Eurovision Song Contest 1987 was the 32nd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1987 in Brussels, Belgium after Sandra Kim's win the previous year. The presenter was Viktor Lazlo. Johnny Logan was the winner for Ireland with the song "Hold Me Now"...
. Their song, Stop, a pop/funky dancing anthem was victorious and the duo, along with Mariana Efstratiou
Mariana Efstratiou
Marianna Efstratiou is a Greek singer, connected on several occasions with the Eurovision Song Contest. In 1987 she appeared as a backing singer for the duo Bang. Efstratiou won the Greek national song contest in 1989, overcoming Greek superstar Anna Vissi, and represented Greece in Lausanne with...
(who competed for Greece in Eurovision 1989) doing the backing vocals, travelled to Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
for the contest.
The song started in Brussels with high hopes and good reviews, but scored only 64 points, reaching the 10th place. That however was a good result for a Greek entry at the time and the band was a massive hit back home. Bang pursued an international career and worked with Shep Pettibone
Shep Pettibone
Robert E. Pettibone, Jr. is a record producer, remixer, songwriter and club DJ, one of the most prolific of the 1980s. His earliest work known to the public was for one of New York City's top disco/dance radio stations, WRKS 98.7 "Kiss" FM, and later as remixer/producer for the disco label Salsoul...
, François Kevorkian
François Kevorkian
François Kevorkian, alias François K, is a French DJ of Armenian origin, remixer, producer and record label owner. Having started his career in renowned clubs such as the Paradise Garage and Studio 54, the New York City resident is widely considered as one of the forefathers of house...
and others. Until 1991, they issued 3 lp's and many maxi singles in Greece, Europe, USA and Japan. For their single Holding my Heart they had a video clip entirely shot in Hollywood and the single You're the One entered the British Top75 singles chart. Last but not least, is the only Greek pop act that toured Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
From 1992, Thanos followed a solo career becoming one of the most popular pop singers in Greece during the 90's.
Discography
| Year | Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Run for your Love | maxi single |
| 1987 | Stop | maxi single |
| 1987 | Bang - The Album | LP |
| 1988 | You're the one | Single |
| 1989 | You're the one | maxi single |
| 1990 | Holding my Heart | single (#93, US POP 100) |
| 1990 | Clockwise | LP |
| 1991 | Kane to Lathos | LP |