What happened to the lead singer of Sneaker Pimps?
After Becoming X, Ali left the band and Corner took over on vocals. Wilson and Westlake departed in 2002. After a lengthy hiatus, Howe and Corner revived the group in 2016 and will be releasing new music featuring singer Simonne Jones in 2021.
Why was Kelli Ali kicked out of Sneaker Pimps?
Sneaker Pimps’ Kelli Dayton has left the band to pursue a solo career. The two remaining members and group co-founders have not announced whether they intend to hire a new singer to replace Dayton or invite a guest or series of guests to join them for the Pimps’ upcoming album.
Why did Sneaker Pimps break up?
Kelli Ali was the face of the Sneaker Pimps and ultimately it was this success that led to her being forced out of the band. With hindsight it was easy to see the cracks which often resulted in Kelli being left high and dry in hotel lobbies while the rest of the band went out on the tiles.
When did Kelli Ali leave Sneaker Pimps?
1996
Following the 1996 release of Sneaker Pimps’ runaway first album, Becoming X, Kelli parted ways with the electronic group and pursued a solo career with albums like 2003’s sun-kissed dance-pop record, Tigermouth, and its edgy 2004 pop-rock sister, Psychic Cat.
Where did the band IAMX get its name?
IAMX was founded by Corner in 2004 in London. The name ‘I am X’ refers to Becoming X, the title of the Sneaker Pimps’ debut album.
What are the bonus tracks on IAMX album?
The release included three bonus tracks: “Avalanches”, “Volatile Times (IAMseX Unfall Rework)” and “Bernadette (Post Romanian Storm)”. Corner has repeatedly stated that creating Volatile Times was difficult to make emotionally.
What are some of IAMX’s most popular songs?
Singles Year Release Album 2015 “Oh Cruel Darkness Embrace Me” Metanoia 2016 “North Star” Metanoia 2018 “Stardust” (digital) Alive in New Light 2018 “Mile Deep Hollow” Alive in New Light
When did the alternative by IAMX come out?
IAMX’s second album, The Alternative was released in April 2006 in Europe, October 2007 (digitally) and November 2007 (physically) in the UK and Ireland, and May 2008 on Metropolis Records in the US. UK and US versions feature a slightly different cover with black tape rather than yellow tape.