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Calimero
12+ albums
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There are two bands named Calimero : - a french band 1994-1997 - an UK abnd 2000-2003 Calimero (FR) Formed in 1994, Calimero was : * Tomà : bass, vocals * Titi : drums * Sissine : guitar, vocals * Yohann : guitar, vocals After the release of their first demo (Disco) in 1995, the band started the Loretta label with "Mambo", 13 songs mixing distorted guitars with raw sound (thanks to the 4-track) with sweet pop melodies and funny stuff via TV cartoons themes between the songs. In 1997, after some chaotic gigs and a split 7" with Eugène, the band disappeared... Some tracks have since been heard under the names of Robotnicka, Isangrin, Papa Ours, Silenzio, Jalopy, Higgins, Tomà, Calvin or Alcatraz. Calimero (UK) Lincoln band formed in 2000 Members were Paul Tyler (Bass & Vox) Stew Whitworth (Keys, Guitars, Sounds & Vox) Pete Smalley (Vox & Guitar) Ian Straughan (Drums) Indie-Pop was a regularly used phrase for the upbeat joyous sound of this emerging Lincoln band. Released two demo Eps, 'Tellin' Me' in 2002 featuring 'Tellin' Me', 'Schemin' Blues' and what the NME called "a showstopper", the epic 'Come on Home' Went back intio the studio a year later and produced thier second Demo CD 'George'. The title track a more somber attack on the man with a w in his name. Other tracks included were 'Monkey On My Mind' and 'Tomorrows Tonight' The band split up in 2003 and pursued other projects such as G13, Tone Def Amigos, Madam Datum and Bad Dancer. User-cont
