Bell X1
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Bell X1 is an Irish rock band which was originally known as Juniper. The band's members are David Geraghty which plays the lead guitar, Dominic Philips which plays bass guitar, Brian Crosby plays guitar, keyboards and Tim O'Donovan which plays the drums.
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About
Irish band Bell X1 started at Celbridge , County Kildare, Ireland in 1991. Brian Cosby, Paul Noonan, Dominic Philips and Damien Rice met in school and named themselves Juniper. They started playing at Bar Mitzvahs, weddings and at a night residensy in Kildrought Lounge and Bar. Later, Dave Geraghty joined the group. When Damien left the band they renamed themselves to Bell X1.
In 1999, Bell X1 released their debut album, Neither Am I. In 2002, the band regrouped and started recording on their follow-up album at the Ridge Farm Studios in Surrey. Late 2003, Music In The Mouth was finally complete. The album went double platinum and four of it’s singles entered the Top 40 chart. In 2004, Bell X1 started recording their third album and toured the US. In 2005, Flock was released hitting the #1 spot on the chart.
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Music In Mouth | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Irish Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Music In Mouth | 15 |
| 2005 | Flock | 1 |
News
Tours & Concerts
06/30/2007 - Malahide Castle, Dublin
07/01/2007 - Live At The Marquee, Cork
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Snakes and Snakes | Universal International | Music In Mouth |
| 2003 | White Water Song | Universal International | Music In Mouth |
| 2003 | In Every Sunflower | Universal International | Music In Mouth |
| 2004 | Eve the Apple of My Eye | Island | Music In Mouth |
| 2004 | Alphabet Soup | Universal International | Music In Mouth |
| 2005 | Bigger Than Me | Universal | Flock (album) |
| 2006 | Flame | Universal International | Flock (album) |
| 2006 | Rocky Took a Lover | Universal International | Flock (album) |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- The cover of "Another Girl, Another Planet" was included in the 2006 Vodafone Christmas TV commercial in the UK.
- Paul Noonan played percussion in the Lucan Concert Band for several years.
Reviews
Bell X1 keeps their music bold and alive. They have a great mix of rock and pop. These Irish boys knows how to keep things going and fresh. -Mimi 08:05, 22 June 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rock | Pop
