AUX 88
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AUX 88 is an electro group from Michigan
, USA. AUX 88 is composed of Tom Tom (Tommy Hamilton) and Keith Tucker
(DJ name DJ K1.) The group was originally formed as "RX-7" in 1985. The group also formed another project known as Sight Beyond Sight, before forming AUX 88 in 1993. In 1995, Tucker went solo and Hamilton continued as Aux 88 together with dancer William "BJ" Smith. After Smith left in 1998, Aux 88 became Hamilton's solo project. Tucker later rejoined the band.
Aux 88 have released a string of singles, primarily on Direct Beat Records. Their debut album Is It Man or Machine? came out in 1996, followed by Hamilton's solo project, Xeo-Genetic
(1998), which won for Detroit Music Awards
' Best Artist and Best Recording. In 1999 Aux 8 released a CD in the Electro Boogie series of mixed albums. In 2005 Aux 88 released their self-titled third album Aux 88.
Aux 88 have also released music under the aliases Aux Men and Alien FM.
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, USA. AUX 88 is composed of Tom Tom (Tommy Hamilton) and Keith Tucker
Keith Tucker
Keith Tucker is an American electronic musician and DJ from Detroit, Michigan.-Career:Tucker began his career playing cover versions of Juan Atkins’ Electro hits from the 1980s with his childhood friend Tommy Hamilton. The live ensemble achieved local renown for combining break-dancing, and...
(DJ name DJ K1.) The group was originally formed as "RX-7" in 1985. The group also formed another project known as Sight Beyond Sight, before forming AUX 88 in 1993. In 1995, Tucker went solo and Hamilton continued as Aux 88 together with dancer William "BJ" Smith. After Smith left in 1998, Aux 88 became Hamilton's solo project. Tucker later rejoined the band.
Aux 88 have released a string of singles, primarily on Direct Beat Records. Their debut album Is It Man or Machine? came out in 1996, followed by Hamilton's solo project, Xeo-Genetic
Xeo-Genetic
Xeo-Genetic is the fourth studio album by the electro group Aux 88. The album was nominated for the Detroit Music Awards.-Track listing:# Begin 0:11# Welcome 1:02# Play It Loud 5:17# The Light 0:48# Electric Light 5:25...
(1998), which won for Detroit Music Awards
Detroit Music Awards
The Detroit Music Awards was initially proposed in 1988. Presented by the Motor City Music Foundation, the multi-genre awards ceremony was established to bring recognition to Detroit area musicians. The first award show was held in 1992 at Detroit's Music Hall, and moved to the State Theatre in...
' Best Artist and Best Recording. In 1999 Aux 8 released a CD in the Electro Boogie series of mixed albums. In 2005 Aux 88 released their self-titled third album Aux 88.
Aux 88 have also released music under the aliases Aux Men and Alien FM.
Discography
- 1993: Bass Magnetic
- 1996: Is It Man or Machine
- 1998: Reprogramming The Machine
- 1998: Xeo-GeneticXeo-GeneticXeo-Genetic is the fourth studio album by the electro group Aux 88. The album was nominated for the Detroit Music Awards.-Track listing:# Begin 0:11# Welcome 1:02# Play It Loud 5:17# The Light 0:48# Electric Light 5:25...
- 2005: AUX 88
- 2009: Mad Scientist
- 2010: Aux 88 Presents Black Tokyo