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Vitamin Z

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Vitamin Z
OriginSheffield, England
GenresNew wave, synthpop[1]
Years active1982–1991
LabelsPhonogram, Mercury, Geffen
Past membersGeoff Barradale
Nick Lockwood
David Rhodes

Vitamin Z were an English band, formed in 1982[2] by vocalist Geoff Barradale and bassist Nick Lockwood. Their biggest hit "Burning Flame" charted in the UK and US, but their one other hit in the UK, "Every Time That I See You", did not chart in the US. Geoff Barradale now serves as manager for the Arctic Monkeys.

History

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Geoff Barradale is the manager for the Arctic Monkeys, who are also from Sheffield.[3]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 1985: Rites of Passage (Geffen Records) - US No. 183[4]
  • 1989: Sharp Stone Rain (Geffen Records)

Singles

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  • 1984: "Burning Flame" (7", 12") - UK No. 80, US No. 73
  • 1985: "Circus Ring (We Scream About)" (7", 12")
  • 1985: "Every Time That I See You" (7", 12") - UK No. 78
  • 1985: "Hi Hi Friend" (7", 12")
  • 1989: "Burn for You" (7", 12", CD single)
  • 1990: "Can't Live Without You" (7", 12", CD single)

References

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  1. ^ "Sharp Stone Rain - Vitamin Z - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  2. ^ "SHARP STONE RAIN :GEFFEN BIOGRAPHY". Pages.interlog.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Arctic Monkeys win best headliner and anthem of the year at European Festival Awards". Nme.com. 15 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Vitamin Z Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
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