Revenge (band)
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Revenge was a band formed by New Order
bassist Peter Hook
(vocals, bass, keyboards) and Lavolta Lakota and Rawhead singer Davyth Hicks (aka Dave Hicks) on guitar and vocals, and Chris Jones (keyboards). Revenge formed after New Order's hiatus in 1989-1990 and played their final gigs in January 1993. After the album One True Passion was written, the band was joined on stage by David Potts (bass and guitar) and Ash Taylor on drums.
The band toured the first album worldwide playing gigs in Europe, North and South America and Japan in 1991. It was after the Japan tour that Hicks decided to leave, quoting "musical differences", but more with the feeling of frustration over the direction of Revenge and his own desire to return to being lead singer. He formed Rawhead in Manchester and reformed the band in Scotland in 1993.
In May 1991 the band recruited new members Brian Whittaker (bass and guitar) and Mike Hedges (drums) who debuted at the Cities in The Park Festival.
After completion of touring and promoting New Order's 1993 album Republic
, Hook returned to Revenge with the intention of recording a new album. However, the band soon disintegrated and Hook retained the talents of only David Potts
to form Monaco
.
It has often been speculated that the band's name referred to Hook seeking revenge on Bernard Sumner
for the latter's formation of the band Electronic
with Johnny Marr
. In fact, the name came from the word Revenge emblazoned on a leather jacket worn by George Michael
in the video for his hit song, "Faith".
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
bassist Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Peter Hook is an English bass player, musician and author.He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until...
(vocals, bass, keyboards) and Lavolta Lakota and Rawhead singer Davyth Hicks (aka Dave Hicks) on guitar and vocals, and Chris Jones (keyboards). Revenge formed after New Order's hiatus in 1989-1990 and played their final gigs in January 1993. After the album One True Passion was written, the band was joined on stage by David Potts (bass and guitar) and Ash Taylor on drums.
The band toured the first album worldwide playing gigs in Europe, North and South America and Japan in 1991. It was after the Japan tour that Hicks decided to leave, quoting "musical differences", but more with the feeling of frustration over the direction of Revenge and his own desire to return to being lead singer. He formed Rawhead in Manchester and reformed the band in Scotland in 1993.
In May 1991 the band recruited new members Brian Whittaker (bass and guitar) and Mike Hedges (drums) who debuted at the Cities in The Park Festival.
After completion of touring and promoting New Order's 1993 album Republic
Republic (album)
Republic is the sixth studio album by New Order. Released in 1993 by London Records, it was their first album released after the demise of Factory Records, and their last for eight years....
, Hook returned to Revenge with the intention of recording a new album. However, the band soon disintegrated and Hook retained the talents of only David Potts
David Potts
David Potts , known to bandmates and fans as "Pottsy", is the ex-frontman of Monaco.-Career:...
to form Monaco
Monaco (band)
Monaco was a side project of New Order bassist Peter Hook. Together with David Potts, the only remaining member of Revenge, the band was formed in 1995...
.
It has often been speculated that the band's name referred to Hook seeking revenge on Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner
Bernard Sumner , also known as Bernard Dickin, Bernard Dicken and Bernard Albrecht is an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, keyboard player and producer....
for the latter's formation of the band Electronic
Electronic (band)
-Albums:-Singles:-Music videos:-External links:* *...
with Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
. In fact, the name came from the word Revenge emblazoned on a leather jacket worn by George Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
in the video for his hit song, "Faith".
Albums
- One True Passion (1990)
- Be Careful What You Wish For (Unreleased album, 1991)
- One True Passion V2.0 (2004), re-released with a second CD, Be Careful What You Wish For, with a total of 23 additional tracks; V2.0 has more than triple the number of tracks as the original album release.
- No Pain No Gain (2005), live material recorded in 1991
Singles
| Title | Release date | UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "7 Reasons" | November 1989 | - | - | - | - | - |
| "Pineapple Face" | May 1990 | - | 10 | 16 | 8 | One True Passion |
| "Slave" | October 1990 | - | 25 | 39 | - | One True Passion |
| "State of Shock" (Club promo) | March 1992 | - | 42 | - | - | Gun World Porn |