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'''Hurricane #1''' are an English [[Rock music|rock]] band, formed in [[Oxford]] in 1996. The band were formed by former [[Ride (band)|Ride]] [[guitarist]] [[Andy Bell (musician)|Andy Bell]], along with [[singing|vocalist]] / guitarist Alex Lowe, [[bassist]] Will Pepper and [[drummer]] Gareth "Gaz" Farmer. After releasing two albums, ''[[Hurricane No. 1 (album)|Hurricane #1]]'' (1997) and ''[[Only the Strongest Will Survive]]'' (1999), the band broke up. Bell went on to join [[Gay Dad]] and then eventually [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], while Lowe ventured into a solo career. Fronted by Lowe, the band reformed in 2014 and released their third album, ''Find What You Love and Let It Kill You'', in November 2015.
'''Hurricane #1''' are an English [[Rock music|rock]] band, formed in [[Oxford]] in 1996. The band were formed by former [[Ride (band)|Ride]] [[guitarist]] [[Andy Bell (Welsh musician)|Andy Bell]], along with [[singing|vocalist]] / guitarist Alex Lowe, [[bassist]] Will Pepper and [[drummer]] Gareth "Gaz" Farmer. After releasing two albums, ''[[Hurricane No. 1 (album)|Hurricane #1]]'' (1997) and ''[[Only the Strongest Will Survive]]'' (1999), the band broke up.
A new lineup of the band, fronted by Lowe, formed in 2014, and has released four further albums to date.


==History==
==History==
===Formation, ''Hurricane #1'' and ''Only the Strongest Will Survive'' (1996–99)===
===Formation, ''Hurricane #1'' and ''Only the Strongest Will Survive'' (1996–99)===
Wishing to perform the later-day sound of his former band [[Ride (band)|Ride]], vocalist/guitarist [[Andy Bell (musician)|Andy Bell]] formed Hurricane #1.<ref name=CMJJan98>Molanphy 1998, p. 40</ref> Signed to [[Creation Records]] (along with fellow bands such as [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]] and [[Primal Scream]]) they released their debut [[album]] in 1997, entitled ''[[Hurricane No.&nbsp;1 (album)|Hurricane #1]]''. This included their first [[single (music)|single]], "[[Step into My World]]", which reached number 29 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] (and a [[Paul Oakenfold]] [[remix]] of which reached number 19 in 1997),<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">Roberts 2006, p. 264</ref> and other less successful singles "[[Just Another Illusion]]" and "Chain Reaction".
Wishing to perform the later-day sound of his former band [[Ride (band)|Ride]], vocalist/guitarist [[Andy Bell (Welsh musician)|Andy Bell]] formed Hurricane #1.<ref name=CMJJan98>Molanphy 1998, p. 40</ref> Signed to [[Creation Records]] (home of bands such as [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]] and [[Primal Scream]]) they released their debut [[album]] in 1997, entitled ''[[Hurricane No.&nbsp;1 (album)|Hurricane #1]]''. This included their first [[single (music)|single]], "[[Step into My World (song)|Step into My World]]", which reached number 29 in the [[UK Singles Chart]] (and a [[Paul Oakenfold]] [[remix]] of which reached number 19 in 1997),<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">Roberts 2006, p. 264</ref> and other less successful singles "[[Just Another Illusion]]" and "Chain Reaction".


In 1999, the follow-up album ''[[Only the Strongest Will Survive]]'' spawned the band's other highest-charting single, also called "Only the Strongest Will Survive". The song reached number 19 in 1998.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
In 1999, the follow-up album ''[[Only the Strongest Will Survive]]'' was released. Its title track replicated the success of "Just Another Illusion", reaching number 19 in the singles chart.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>


===Break up (1999–2014)===
===Break up (1999–2014)===
In 1999, Bell parted ways with Hurricane #1, joining [[Gay Dad]] on guitar.<ref name=NME>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/hurricane-no1/81261|title=As Andy Bell reforms Ride, his other band Hurricane 1 return without him|work=NME|author=Renshaw, David |date=21 November 2014|access-date=20 September 2015}}</ref> Shortly after joining Gay Dad, Bell split from the band to become the [[bass guitar|bass]] player for Oasis. In 2004, a [[Double album|double]] [[Compact disc|disc]] [[Compilation album|compilation]] of their [[song]]s was released, entitled ''[[Step into My World (Anthology)|Step into My World]]''.
In 1999, Bell parted ways with Hurricane #1, briefly joining [[Gay Dad]] on guitar,<ref name=NME>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/hurricane-no1/81261|title=As Andy Bell reforms Ride, his other band Hurricane 1 return without him|work=NME|author=Renshaw, David |date=21 November 2014|access-date=20 September 2015}}</ref> before becoming the [[bass guitar|bass]] player for Oasis.
In 2004, a [[Double album|double]] [[Compact disc|disc]] [[Compilation album|compilation]] of their [[song]]s was released, entitled ''[[Step into My World (Anthology)|Step into My World]]''.


Former Hurricane #1 vocalist / guitarist Lowe has pursued a [[Solo (music)|solo]] career, and has released three albums to date. In 2007, Lowe announced a new project called Garage Flowers, and a single, "Where To Begin", was released via [[iTunes]]. In 2013, Lowe formed his project band called Gun Club Cemetery, and already released the self-titled debut album in the same year.
Former Hurricane #1 vocalist / guitarist Lowe has pursued a [[Solo (music)|solo]] career, and has released three albums to date. In 2007, Lowe announced a new project called Garage Flowers, and a single, "Where To Begin", was released via [[iTunes]]. In 2013, Lowe formed a band called Gun Club Cemetery, which released a self-titled album the same year.


===Reformation (2014–present)===
===Reformation (2014–present)===
In November 2014, it was announced that Hurricane #1 had reunited without Bell, Farmer, and Pepper.<ref name=reunion/> The line-up, fronted by Lowe,<ref name=reunion>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanyaland.com/2014/11/19/step-reunions-apparently-hurricane-1-getting-back-together-without-andy-bell/|title=Step Into My Reunions: Apparently Hurricane 1 are getting back together, but without Andy Bell |work=Vanyaland|author=Marotta, Michael |date=19 November 2014|access-date=22 September 2015}}</ref> featured the Mariani brothers, Carlo and Lucas, on guitar and bass respectively, and Chris Campbell on drums.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hurricanenumberone.com/biography/ |title=Biography - Hurricane #1 |access-date=9 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915153747/http://hurricanenumberone.com/biography/ |archive-date=15 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The band's third album, ''Find What You Love and Let It Kill You'', was released on 26 November 2015 through German-based label [[Tapete Records|Tapete]].<ref name=xsnoize>{{cite web|url=http://www.xsnoize.com/hurricane-1-preview-tracks-from-forthcoming-album-find-what-you-love-and-let-it-kill-you-listen/|title=HURRICANE 1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album 'Find What You Love And Let It Kill You' – listen|work=xsnoize|author=Millar, Mark |date=20 September 2015|access-date=20 September 2015}}</ref> Bell features "Think of the Sunshine".<ref name=Stereogum>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1832904/hurricane-1-announce-first-new-album-in-16-years/mp3s/|title=Hurricane 1 Announce First New Album In 16 Years |work=Stereogum|author=Helman, Peter |date=22 September 2015|access-date=22 September 2015}}</ref> Lowe wrote the album while he was undergoing treatment for cancer in hospital.<ref name=Stereogum/> Lowe explained that "When you are wired up to chemo and radio therapy, the last thing you want to do is wallow in it and feel sorry for yourself so I had the idea that the album should be happy and not too dark."<ref name=Stereogum/>
In November 2014, it was announced that Alex Lowe had put together a new band under the Hurricane #1 name; himself backed by entirely different musicians.<ref name=reunion/> The line-up, fronted by Lowe,<ref name=reunion>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanyaland.com/2014/11/19/step-reunions-apparently-hurricane-1-getting-back-together-without-andy-bell/|title=Step Into My Reunions: Apparently Hurricane 1 are getting back together, but without Andy Bell |work=Vanyaland|author=Marotta, Michael |date=19 November 2014|access-date=22 September 2015}}</ref> featured the Mariani brothers, Carlo and Lucas, on guitar and bass respectively, and Chris Campbell on drums.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hurricanenumberone.com/biography/ |title=Biography - Hurricane #1 |access-date=9 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915153747/http://hurricanenumberone.com/biography/ |archive-date=15 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The band's third album, ''Find What You Love and Let It Kill You'', was released on 26 November 2015 through German-based label [[Tapete Records|Tapete]].<ref name=xsnoize>{{cite web|url=http://www.xsnoize.com/hurricane-1-preview-tracks-from-forthcoming-album-find-what-you-love-and-let-it-kill-you-listen/|title=HURRICANE 1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album 'Find What You Love And Let It Kill You' – listen|work=xsnoize|author=Millar, Mark |date=20 September 2015|access-date=20 September 2015}}</ref> Bell features on the track "Think of the Sunshine".<ref name=Stereogum>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1832904/hurricane-1-announce-first-new-album-in-16-years/mp3s/|title=Hurricane 1 Announce First New Album In 16 Years |work=Stereogum|author=Helman, Peter |date=22 September 2015|access-date=22 September 2015}}</ref> Lowe wrote the album while he was undergoing treatment for cancer in hospital.<ref name=Stereogum/> Lowe explained that "When you are wired up to chemo and radio therapy, the last thing you want to do is wallow in it and feel sorry for yourself so I had the idea that the album should be happy and not too dark."<ref name=Stereogum/>


''Melodic Rainbows'', the band's fourth album, was released on 12 October 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xsnoize.com/hurricane-1-new-album-melodic-rainbows-gets-october-release/|title=Hurricane #1 New Album 'Melodic Rainbows' Gets Early Japanese Release|first=Mark|last=Millar|date=4 October 2016|website=XS Noize &#124; Online Music Magazine}}</ref> in Japan. The album was released in the UK in November 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/strawberrymoonrecordsltd/photos/a.1233118316759689.1073741828.1232644640140390/1385238398214346/?type=3|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> The band played the Beano on the Sea festival in September<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneNo1Official/photos/a.554851457949964/1012523532182752/?type=3|title=Hurricane#1|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> and the Shiine On Weekender in November.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneNo1Official/photos/a.554851457949964/1027215190713586/?type=3|title=Hurricane#1|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> After ''Melodic Rainbows'' was released, bass player Lucas Mariani decided to quit the band, and was replaced by Chris Mullin. Later, Mullin left the band, and was replaced himself by former [[The Seahorses]]' bassist [[Stuart Fletcher (musician)|Stuart Fletcher]] in October 2018.
''Melodic Rainbows'', the band's fourth album, was released on 12 October 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xsnoize.com/hurricane-1-new-album-melodic-rainbows-gets-october-release/|title=Hurricane #1 New Album 'Melodic Rainbows' Gets Early Japanese Release|first=Mark|last=Millar|date=4 October 2016|website=XS Noize &#124; Online Music Magazine}}</ref> in Japan. The album was released in the UK in November 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/strawberrymoonrecordsltd/photos/a.1233118316759689.1073741828.1232644640140390/1385238398214346/?type=3|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> The band played the Beano on the Sea festival in September<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneNo1Official/photos/a.554851457949964/1012523532182752/?type=3|title=Hurricane#1|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> and the Shiine On Weekender in November.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneNo1Official/photos/a.554851457949964/1027215190713586/?type=3|title=Hurricane#1|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> After ''Melodic Rainbows'' was released, bass player Lucas Mariani decided to quit the band, and was replaced by Chris Mullin. Later, Mullin left the band, and was replaced himself by former [[The Seahorses]]' bassist [[Stuart Fletcher (musician)|Stuart Fletcher]] in October 2018.


The band toured in early 2018. They released a single via download every month from September 2017 until some time in 2018.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} Guitarist Carlo Mariani left the band in early 2019, and was replaced by Jon Roberts. The band's fifth studio album, ''Buddah at the Gas Pump'' was released on 12 July 2019, and a sixth, Backstage Waiting To Go On, on 16 June 2023.
The band toured in early 2018. They released a single via download every month from September 2017 until some time in 2018.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} Guitarist Carlo Mariani left the band in early 2019, and was replaced by Jon Roberts. The band's fifth studio album, ''Buddah at the Gas Pump'' was released on 12 July 2019, and a sixth, ''Backstage Waiting To Go On'', on 16 June 2023.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* ''Melodic Rainbows'' (2016)
* ''Melodic Rainbows'' (2016)
* ''Buddah At The Gas Pump'' (2019)
* ''Buddah At The Gas Pump'' (2019)
* ''Backstage Waiting To Go On'' (2023)


== Members ==
== Members ==
;Current
===Current===
*Alex Lowe: lead vocals, guitar (1996–1999, 2014–present)
*Alex Lowe: lead vocals, guitar (1996–1999, 2014–present)
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*Jon Roberts: guitar (2019–present)
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*Stuart Fletcher: bass (2018–present)
*Chris Campbell: drums (2014–present)
*Chris Campbell: drums (2014–present)
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*[[Stuart Fletcher (musician)|Stuart Fletcher]]: bass (2018–present)
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*Jon Roberts: guitar (2019–present)


;Past
===Past===
*Andy Bell: guitar, vocals, keyboards (1996–1999)
*[[Andy Bell (Welsh musician)|Andy Bell]]: guitar, vocals, keyboards (1996–1999)
*Will Pepper: bass (1996–1999)
*Will Pepper: bass (1996–1999)
*Gareth "Gaz" Farmer: drums (1996–1999)
*Gareth "Gaz" Farmer: drums (1996–1999)
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*Carlo Mariani: guitar (2014–2019)
*Lucas Mariani: bass (2014–2016)
*Lucas Mariani: bass (2014–2016)
*Chris Mullin: bass (2016–2018)
*Chris Mullin: bass (2016–2018)
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*Carlo Mariani: guitar (2014–2019)

;Timeline


===Timeline===
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The correct title of this article is Hurricane #1. The substitution of the # is due to technical restrictions.
Hurricane #1
OriginOxford, England
GenresAlternative rock, Britpop
Years active1996–1999, 2014–present
LabelsCreation, Tapete
MembersAlex Lowe
Jon Robert
Stuart Fletcher
Chris Campbell
Past membersAndy Bell
Gareth "Gaz" Farmer
Will Pepper
Lucas Mariani
Chris Mullin
Carlo Mariani
WebsiteFacebook

Hurricane #1 are an English rock band, formed in Oxford in 1996. The band were formed by former Ride guitarist Andy Bell, along with vocalist / guitarist Alex Lowe, bassist Will Pepper and drummer Gareth "Gaz" Farmer. After releasing two albums, Hurricane #1 (1997) and Only the Strongest Will Survive (1999), the band broke up.

A new lineup of the band, fronted by Lowe, formed in 2014, and has released four further albums to date.

History

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Formation, Hurricane #1 and Only the Strongest Will Survive (1996–99)

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Wishing to perform the later-day sound of his former band Ride, vocalist/guitarist Andy Bell formed Hurricane #1.[1] Signed to Creation Records (home of bands such as Oasis, The Jesus and Mary Chain and Primal Scream) they released their debut album in 1997, entitled Hurricane #1. This included their first single, "Step into My World", which reached number 29 in the UK Singles Chart (and a Paul Oakenfold remix of which reached number 19 in 1997),[2] and other less successful singles "Just Another Illusion" and "Chain Reaction".

In 1999, the follow-up album Only the Strongest Will Survive was released. Its title track replicated the success of "Just Another Illusion", reaching number 19 in the singles chart.[2]

Break up (1999–2014)

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In 1999, Bell parted ways with Hurricane #1, briefly joining Gay Dad on guitar,[3] before becoming the bass player for Oasis.

In 2004, a double disc compilation of their songs was released, entitled Step into My World.

Former Hurricane #1 vocalist / guitarist Lowe has pursued a solo career, and has released three albums to date. In 2007, Lowe announced a new project called Garage Flowers, and a single, "Where To Begin", was released via iTunes. In 2013, Lowe formed a band called Gun Club Cemetery, which released a self-titled album the same year.

Reformation (2014–present)

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In November 2014, it was announced that Alex Lowe had put together a new band under the Hurricane #1 name; himself backed by entirely different musicians.[4] The line-up, fronted by Lowe,[4] featured the Mariani brothers, Carlo and Lucas, on guitar and bass respectively, and Chris Campbell on drums.[5]

The band's third album, Find What You Love and Let It Kill You, was released on 26 November 2015 through German-based label Tapete.[6] Bell features on the track "Think of the Sunshine".[7] Lowe wrote the album while he was undergoing treatment for cancer in hospital.[7] Lowe explained that "When you are wired up to chemo and radio therapy, the last thing you want to do is wallow in it and feel sorry for yourself so I had the idea that the album should be happy and not too dark."[7]

Melodic Rainbows, the band's fourth album, was released on 12 October 2016[8] in Japan. The album was released in the UK in November 2017.[9] The band played the Beano on the Sea festival in September[10] and the Shiine On Weekender in November.[11] After Melodic Rainbows was released, bass player Lucas Mariani decided to quit the band, and was replaced by Chris Mullin. Later, Mullin left the band, and was replaced himself by former The Seahorses' bassist Stuart Fletcher in October 2018.

The band toured in early 2018. They released a single via download every month from September 2017 until some time in 2018.[citation needed] Guitarist Carlo Mariani left the band in early 2019, and was replaced by Jon Roberts. The band's fifth studio album, Buddah at the Gas Pump was released on 12 July 2019, and a sixth, Backstage Waiting To Go On, on 16 June 2023.

Discography

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Main article: Hurricane No. 1 discography
Studio albums

Members

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Current

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  • Alex Lowe: lead vocals, guitar (1996–1999, 2014–present)
  • Chris Campbell: drums (2014–present)
  • Stuart Fletcher: bass (2018–present)
  • Jon Roberts: guitar (2019–present)

Past

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  • Andy Bell: guitar, vocals, keyboards (1996–1999)
  • Will Pepper: bass (1996–1999)
  • Gareth "Gaz" Farmer: drums (1996–1999)
  • Carlo Mariani: guitar (2014–2019)
  • Lucas Mariani: bass (2014–2016)
  • Chris Mullin: bass (2016–2018)

Timeline

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References

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Citations
  1. ^ Molanphy 1998, p. 40
  2. ^ a b Roberts 2006, p. 264
  3. ^ Renshaw, David (21 November 2014). "As Andy Bell reforms Ride, his other band Hurricane 1 return without him". NME. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  4. ^ a b Marotta, Michael (19 November 2014). "Step Into My Reunions: Apparently Hurricane 1 are getting back together, but without Andy Bell". Vanyaland. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Biography - Hurricane #1". Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  6. ^ Millar, Mark (20 September 2015). "HURRICANE 1 – Preview tracks from forthcoming album 'Find What You Love And Let It Kill You' – listen". xsnoize. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  7. ^ a b c Helman, Peter (22 September 2015). "Hurricane 1 Announce First New Album In 16 Years". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  8. ^ Millar, Mark (4 October 2016). "Hurricane #1 New Album 'Melodic Rainbows' Gets Early Japanese Release". XS Noize | Online Music Magazine.
  9. ^ "Log In or Sign Up to View". Facebook.com.
  10. ^ "Hurricane#1". Facebook.com.
  11. ^ "Hurricane#1". Facebook.com.
Sources
  • Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  • Molanphy, Chris (January 1998). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Monthly (53). ISSN 1074-6978.
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