Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Dead or Alive (band)


Related Topics

  
  Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive rose from the ashes of Burns' band Nightmare In Wax, an atypical late '70s Liverpool band in that they cared neither about their image nor the quality of their music.
With the change in 1980 to Dead or Alive came a more somber, melodramatic tone, and a good deal of attention was given to Burns' gender-bending look.
Despite the attention the band received because of their image their music failed to impress, and as the decade wound on their record label began to weary of the band's lack of a hit.
www.80smusiclyrics.com /artists/deadoralive.htm   (228 words)

  
 The Right Stuff home
Dead Or Alive's core members and essential element are Pete Burns and Steve Coy, who hail from Liverpool but now work out of London.
Dead Or Alive was created in 1980 by Pete Burns, whose track record included heading the Mystery Girls and Nightmares In Wax.
Dead Or Alive made a successful appearance at the Avex Rave in Japan in 2001, and Pete Burns went on to do some unforgettable live and television appearances throughout both 2001 and 2002.
www.deadoralive.net /newsite/home.html   (1345 words)

  
 Dead or Alive Ultimate for Xbox Review - Xbox Dead or Alive Ultimate Review
Dead or Alive Ultimate is a two-game compilation containing updated, online-enabled versions of the original Dead or Alive and its sequel.
Dead or Alive has always had two specific features that distinguished the series: One is the fantastical proportions of the game's female characters, and two is every single character's ability to reverse just about any punch or kick your opponent can muster.
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 once again lets you play around with the characters from Tecmo's fighting series, including volleyball, jet skiing, waterslides, and other watersports such as tug of war on inner tubes.
www.gamespot.com /xbox/action/doaonline/review.html   (1538 words)

  
 Dead or Alive - Biography - AOL Music
A British dance-pop group which found fame thanks to the antics of androgynous frontman Pete Burns, Dead or Alive formed in Liverpool in 1980.
Dead or Alive's full-length debut Sophisticated Boom Boom also fared well with audiences, but they achieved true stardom in early 1985 with the Hi-NRG smash "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)," the first Number One hit for the production team of Stock Aitken and Waterman.
Get Dead or Alive biography information, download, listen and watch Dead or Alive music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and use the music search function to find information on other new and established recording artists.
music.aol.com /artist/dead-or-alive/4048/biography   (247 words)

  
 DVD Authority | DVD Review of "Dead or Alive Trilogy"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Dead or Alive- Ryuchi (Riki Takeuchi) is detached from the world, except for his loyal band of strange assassins.
Dead or Alive 2- Mizuki Otamako (Show Aikawa) is a skilled hitman, an assassin who never misses his mark.
Dead or Alive & Dead or Alive 2 are presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, while Dead or Alive: Final is 1.85:1 non anamorphic widescreen.
www.dvdauthority.com /reviews.asp?reviewID=3596   (971 words)

  
 Hartford Advocate: Dead is Alive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Garcia may be gone, but with the continued release of material from the band's extensive vaults, the surviving band members' flourishing solo projects, and the surprising demand for touring Dead cover bands like Dark Star Orchestra, one thing's clear: the long, strange trip of the Grateful Dead continues.
Since its notorious beginnings as the house band for the 1965-1966 California acid tests thrown by Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters, the Dead is rock 'n' roll's greatest anomaly.
The change allowed the Dead to reach two audiences: the early fans born out of the chaotic musical freedom of the '60s, and waves of newcomers who discovered a repertoire filled with Garcia's shimmering guitar lines bookending uplifting, catchy choruses.
old.hartfordadvocate.com /articles/gratefuldead.html   (2906 words)

  
 Keeping the Dead's flame alive
The first two-thirds of "Searching for the Sound" are devoted to Lesh's endearingly enthusiastic depiction of the Dead's first years, during which they would sometimes practice for seven hours a day and hone their sound at hundreds of live shows.
The band's almost religious belief in the mind-expanding powers of LSD and its unusually intense connection with its audience served as powerful inspiration.
When the Dead resumed touring several years ago, Lesh became the unspoken leader of the anarchic outfit, the member who would call out stop-on-a-dime time or key changes during newly focused jams.
www.iht.com /articles/2005/04/18/news/dead.php   (995 words)

  
 The Grass Is Dead - Band Bios
One of the founding members of The Grass Is Dead, Corey Dwyer was raised in Northern New Mexico where he began playing guitar at the age of nine.
Native Floridian and one of the founding members of The Grass Is Dead, Billy Gilmore has been playing music for 27 years, starting on the five string banjo at the age of seven.
He is also a founding member of the trio Almost Acoustic Band with fellow bandmates Brent Hopper and Josh Foster, as well as a member of the bluegrass groups, " The Stains of Grass" and the "Palms Bluegrass Band" which have played many clubs and festivals around Florida.
www.thegrassisdead.com /bio.html   (876 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Dead or Alive (Unrated Director's Cut): DVD: Riki Takeuchi,Sho Aikawa,Renji Ishibashi,Hitoshi Ozawa,Shingo ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The director of Dead or Alive, Takashi Miike, made his name on the international scene with Audition, a chilling psychological thriller that builds from a quiet start towards a prolonged torture sequence almost too unbearable to watch.
Dead or Alive, his most successful cops-vs-yakuza thriller to date, kicks off with six nonstop minutes of machine gun-paced violence, sex, and slaughter, all set to a pounding heavy-metal beat.
Dead or Alive is essentially the story of a police officer and the yakuza he hunts.
www.amazon.com /Dead-Alive-Unrated-Directors-Cut/dp/B00008WJCJ   (3153 words)

  
 CD Baby: DEAD OR ALIVE: Rocket: A Tribute to Dead or Alive
Dead or Alive burst forth, from the ashes of Nightmares in Wax, into the UK pop charts with a raunchy version of K.C. & The Sunshine Band's That's The Way (I Like It).
Coordinating and compiling 'Rocket' was indeed a labour of love for us, and it was particularly satisfying to decide what bands to approach and on what songs to give them.
One of our objectives with this release was to shift the focus away from their biggest hit "You Spin Me Round" (track 13) and to concentrate on the band as songwriters, by showcasing their other pop gems first.
cdbaby.com /cd/deadoralive   (580 words)

  
 Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2 Review (Xbox 360)
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 is a follow-up to the highly successful DOA Xtreme Volleyball, an Xbox title that can be likened to playable version of Perfect 10 magazine.
Tecmo and Team Ninja’s Dead or Alive franchise has been entertaining the fighting-type for over a decade with a solid counter system, gads of combos, and dazzling visuals.
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 Cheats at CCG
reviews.teamxbox.com /xbox-360/1252/Dead-or-Alive-Xtreme-2/p1   (600 words)

  
 G-A-Y - DEAD OR ALIVE feat PETE BURNS
Unlike the one-hit wonders that clog the charts until flushed away, DEAD ORALIVE are are always developing and progressing.
SAW, whose production juggernaut had been built on the success of their work with DEAD OR ALIVE were now churning out one tune after another that were all depressingly similar.
Much of DEAD OR ALIVE's success can be attributed to the visual image of PETE BURNS.
www.g-a-y.co.uk /eventdetail.asp?ID=211   (849 words)

  
 Dead Or Alive 4 review for the XBOX360
However, if the incredibly painful looking blows and throws of Dead or Alive 4 are any indication, my lack of brawling is definitely a good thing.
Some of the music is by Aerosmith, and like them or not, getting real music from a real band lends a professional quality you can't get from the cheesy guitar riffs in older DOA games The full surround sound makes the environments feel even more real, and sound effects are nearly perfect with every smackdown.
Dead or Alive 4 is voluptuous in every sense of the word.
www.gamerevolution.com /review/xbox360/dead_or_alive_4   (1101 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Rip It Up: Music: Dead or Alive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Dead or Alive Ringtones — Dead or Alive ringtones available instantly.
Dead or Alive — FilePlanet has all the hot game mods, clients and patches you need.
Dead or Alive is one of my favorite bands back from the era when hair crimping, day glo colors, and Atari 2600 was all the rage.
www.amazon.com /Rip-Up-Dead-Alive/dp/B0000026JZ   (1176 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Alive: Music: Bury Your Dead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The dvd portion as well as the audio portion the band is extremely loud and in your face, which to be honest with you is the way this band is meant to be heard.
Crowd participation is key with this music and with this band, so capturing that on record and on camera really shows how well the band connects with their fans.
Bury Your Dead only had two full lengths under their belt, and there was a period after "You Had Me At Hello" where the group briefly disbanded.
www.amazon.com /Alive-Bury-Your-Dead/dp/B0009VBU2W   (1813 words)

  
 Dead or Alive: Final (2002)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
However, the image of Blade Runner meets 1984, set for a change during the day, is quickly dispelled by the obvious lack of budget and thin plot that would be hard pressed to fill half an hour, let alone three times that length.
I haven't seen either of the preceding Dead or Alive films, but the flashbacks in this (the same good guy and bad guy fighting epic Street Fighter style battles throughout history) make you feel that this is probably the least of the trilogy.
However this film only comes alive (no pun intended) when there are special effects on screen or blistering kung fu.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0301167   (721 words)

  
 Official Site of the Grateful Dead
The Dead Stretch Out and Soar in a Quintessential New Years Eve Show!!
For you, that means that some sections of the site will be temporarily offline, including Archives, and Fan Photos.
We’ve also launched the new “Tapers Section” and opened new message boards for Official Grateful Dead discussion.
dead.net   (130 words)

  
 Dead or Alive - Rip It Up Live
Dead or Alive - Rip It Up Live
Dead or Alive - Rip It Up Live (1988)
Their infectious dance pop and colorful appearances belong on the front of a 1980's compilation.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/dead_or_alive_rip_it_up_live/about.php   (360 words)

  
 Dead Or Alive on Rhapsody   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Dead or Alive is the brainchild of flamboyant androgyne Pete Burns.
Thanks to his vampy charisma and impressive vocal range, the band enjoyed a...
Hear Dead Or Alive and similar artists on this channel.
www.rhapsody.com /deadoralive   (112 words)

  
 Sam Hill Bands - Wanted Dead or Alive - the nation's most dangerous Bon Jovi tribute - BOOK THE BAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE is all about Bon Jovi's early years, capturing the energy, look and vibe from the era-correct costumes, the hair (no wigs in this band!), down to Ritchie's double-neck acoustic and Jon's signature white mic stand.
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE's attention to detail both visually and musically is unmatched.
The band is comprised of five seasoned musicians with many years of experience, touring the Southern and Eastern seaboard.
samhillbands.com /bands/wanted/index.shtml   (219 words)

  
 Dead or Alive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dead or Alive (band), a New Wave band from Liverpool
Dead or Alive (1996 game), the first game in the series
DOA: Dead or Alive, a film loosely based on the video game.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dead_or_Alive   (132 words)

  
 Dead or Alive (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dead or Alive in a promotional photo for their Youthquake album, circa 1985.
Pete was married to his wife Lynne, for about 25 years before they divorced recently.
The band's most pressing concern is making sure people get to hear their new album (Youthquake)."It's still dance music, but we've brought in a lot of different instruments, like sitars and pan pipes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dead_or_Alive_(band)   (3527 words)

  
 Lyrics Wanted Dead Or Alive Bon Jovi 80's Bands Music Wanted Dead Or Alive Lyrics 80s Band
By merging Def Leppard's loud but tuneful metal with Bruce Springsteen's working-class sensibilities, the New Jersey-based quintet developed an ingratiatingly melodic and professional variation of hard-rock — one that appealed as much to teenagers as to housewives.
Both records were criticized for being more pop than metal, as well as being targeted toward teenyboppers, yet the group managed to subtly change their image in the early '90s, moving away from metal and concentrating on straightforward arena-rock and big ballads.
The shift in style worked, and Bon Jovi were the only American pop-metal band of the '80s to retain a sizable audience in the '90s.
www.project80s.com /bandinfo/lyrics_bonjovi.htm   (369 words)

  
 Dead or Alive Trilogy (DVD Box) DVD - Kino on Video
Takashi Miike's three Dead or Alive films, available in a box set.
From the ashes of Dead or Alive's apocalyptic ending comes Dead or Alive 2, both a continuation of the series and a stand-alone film on par with its predecessor.
Director Takashi Miike crafts a spectacular conclusion to his wildly successful Dead or Alive series.
www.kino.com /video/item.php?product_id=680   (129 words)

  
 alive not dead
alive not dead is an online artistic community for artists and fans to share their personal expressions of inner creativity and passion.
Through communication, interaction and collaboration it is our hope that all participants in this website can learn, grow and develop together -- combining a diversity of backgrounds, philosophies and methods to create a unity of creative passion.
presents a blazing line-up of some of Hong Kong’s edgiest indie and pop rock bands.
www.alivenotdead.com   (359 words)

  
 Dead or Alive - AOL Music
Lists famous people and whether they are dead or alive.
Use this page to find out if famous people are dead or alive.
Download, listen and watch Dead or Alive music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
music.aol.com /artist/dead-or-alive/4048/main   (131 words)

  
 Dead or Alive - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
Dead or Alive - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
Home > Alternative Rock > Dead or Alive
Browse artists: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,421413,00.html?...+or+Alive   (285 words)

  
 SoundClick artist: LOS DEAD ALIVE - DEAD ALIVE RECORDS LA CONNECION EXIT 9 GUNZWICK EXIT 9 CONNECTION LA CONECION LOS ...
SoundClick artist: LOS DEAD ALIVE - DEAD ALIVE RECORDS LA CONNECION EXIT 9 GUNZWICK EXIT 9 CONNECTION LA CONECION LOS DEAD ALIVE JAVY VICTORIA DJ HENNEY EXIT 9 CONNECTION WWW.EXIT9CONNECTION.NET, dj henney, javy tu babyfaiz, viscaino.
Homepage > Latin > Reggaeton > LOS DEAD ALIVE
BUT U KNO WE WOULD LIKE TO START DOING OUR OWN THING..
www.soundclick.com /losdeadalive   (197 words)

  
 Grateful Dead Forums - Powered by eve community
Grateful Dead Forums - Powered by eve community
Live at the Cow Palace, New Years Eve, 1976
Captured In Stellar HDCD Sound, The Dead’s Previously Unreleased Historic New Year’s Eve ‘76 Show At The Cow Palace Shines On 3 CDs Loaded With Peak-Form Versions Of Many Of The Band’s Best Known Masterpieces!
forum.gratefuldeadmusic.com /eve   (74 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.