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3 Colours Red were a British punk/ rock band. They achieved their biggest chart success at the end of the 1990s, along with other ‘Britrock’ bands that retained a certain pop sensibility, such as Ash and Feeder. The band was named by sticking a pin in a London listings magazine, Time Out. It landed randomly on an advert for the concluding part of Polish movie director Krzysztof Kieślowskis ’ Three Colors’ trilogy. They went on to record two UK top 20 albums, including six top 40 singles.
In 1995 it was suggested by a mutual friend that geordie guitarist Chris McCormack (ex- Forgodsake) should contact Birmingham based singer/ bassist Pete Vuckovic (ex- Diamond head) to start a band, both had recently left their previous bands and were looking for something new to get their teeth into, McCormack made the call and the pair eventually met, they soon hit it off and decided to work on some songs together. Due to location they spent the following months trading 4- track recordings and developing song ideas via post until they had enough material to record a demo, they soon moved to London and began putting a band together.
Their initial success was owed to the fact that the members individually had a lot of experience and contacts under their belts, they were also being guided by producer/manager, Terry Thomas. Gina Walters (Warner Chapel Music) introduced the band to Thomas for management and helped the band secure their record deals with demo’s that he produced.
In 1995 it was suggested by a mutual friend that geordie guitarist Chris McCormack (ex- Forgodsake) should contact Birmingham based singer/ bassist Pete Vuckovic (ex- Diamond head) to start a band, both had recently left their previous bands and were looking for something new to get their teeth into, McCormack made the call and the pair eventually met, they soon hit it off and decided to work on some songs together. Due to location they spent the following months trading 4- track recordings and developing song ideas via post until they had enough material to record a demo, they soon moved to London and began putting a band together.
Their initial success was owed to the fact that the members individually had a lot of experience and contacts under their belts, they were also being guided by producer/manager, Terry Thomas. Gina Walters (Warner Chapel Music) introduced the band to Thomas for management and helped the band secure their record deals with demo’s that he produced.
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psycaffeine wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PueI-9GuinU BEST B-SIDE EVER!!
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psycaffeine wrote:
amazing band, RIP...
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xarlieb wrote:
i cant believe i didnt hear of this band earlier =P
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pessimystica wrote:
"Keith Baxter ... died in January 2008 at the age of 36 as a result of a gastro-intestinal hemorrhage." - very sad indeed :(
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MsKD666 wrote:
I miss this band. Sad to hear about Keith too :(
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hiei229 wrote:
I really lie this band ^^
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longball2no1 wrote:
Also check out if you can the excellent b-side "If", from the "This Is My Time" single.
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stylus_skipping wrote:
Start with Pure. No question. Saw this band twice, both times they were absolutely amazing.
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longball2no1 wrote:
Throughbreeze, what a great b-side from this band. Awesome live, lucky enough to see them 3 times at various size venues.
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TheAlexH wrote:
Revolt? It's Pure, no question for me.
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grecoroman wrote:
start with Revolt
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Exit-Wound wrote:
I keep meaning to get in to these guys, all the stuff I've heard is genius. Which album is the best place to start?
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Gilaventi wrote:
Are 3 Colours Red one the greatest bands Britain has ever produced? Join The British Rock Artists League and vote for them in Band Qualifying to get them in the final tournament. Spread the word!
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grecoroman wrote:
90 thousand plays its sad. They deserve a lot more
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sixstone wrote:
Sad for the Keith Baxter. RIP
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grecoroman wrote:
what the fuck ? How did he die ?
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CB2610 wrote:
Woah, suddenly I'm in the top listeners because I spent a whole night listening to them - they need a LOT more listeners. =(
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Soundhog wrote:
What a shame. RIP KB : (
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CB2610 wrote:
It's bad that it takes the sad death of their drummer for me to start playing them again... but at least I've realised how foolish I was to ignore them for so long. R.I.P.
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-jc- wrote:
just found out. poor guy, RIP fella :(
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Keith Baxter 1971-2008
10 Jan 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/3cr
Our much loved friend Keith Baxter died peacefully on the 4th
January 2008 in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary from a
Gastro-intestinal Haemorrahage aged 36. He was surrounded by his
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10 Jan 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/3cr
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