Revenge (band)

Infobox musical artist |
Name = Revenge


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Origin = Manchester, England
Genre = Alternative rock Electronica
Years_active = 1989-1992
Label = Factory Records
Associated_acts = New Order Monaco
Rawhead
Current_members = Peter Hook
Davyth Hicks
Chris Jones
David Potts
Brian Whittaker
Mike Hedges

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. They were joined on stage after the album One True Passion was written by David Potts (bass and guitar) and Ash 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".

Discography

Albums

*"One True Passion" (1990)
* Gun World Porn (EP) (1991)
*"One True Passion V2.0" (2004), re-released with a second CD "Be Careful What You Wish For" and a total of 23 additional tracks, more than triple the size of the original album release.
*"No Pain No Gain" (2005), an album of live material recorded in 1991

ingles

External links

* [http://www.ltmpub.freeserve.co.uk/revengebio.html Bio by Claude Flowers]
* [http://www.worldinmotion.net/revenge.htm Bio from the fan run site "World in Motion"]
* [http://www.neworderonline.com/Common/Topic.aspx?Topic=Revenge Bio from the fan run site "neworderonline.com"]