Electra (band)
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Electra was an electronic musical band founded by Paul Oakenfold
in close collaboration with his friend his friend Steve Osborne
. Electra was made up of Paul Oakenfold, Nick Divaris, John "Johnny" Rocca
(of Freez) and Micky in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band released three EPs.
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
in close collaboration with his friend his friend Steve Osborne
Steve Osborne
Steve Osborne is a multi-platinum selling British record producer. He has worked with a wide variety of musicians, such as New Order, Doves, U2 and KT Tunstall. During the 1990s, Osborne was half of the Perfecto Records team, a production and remix collaboration with Paul Oakenfold; the artists...
. Electra was made up of Paul Oakenfold, Nick Divaris, John "Johnny" Rocca
John Rocca
John Rocca became known first as a dance music performer, remixer and record producer. During the early 1980s, John Rocca formed, played with, wrote for, produced and managed his first musical band, Freeez, with success...
(of Freez) and Micky in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band released three EPs.
Discography
EPs- 1988: "Jibaro" (reached #54 on the UK Singles Chart)
- 1989: "Its Your Destiny/Autumn Love" (rave mix) (double A side single, reached #51 on the UK Singles Chart)
- 1990: "Autumn Love/Purple"