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Who Killed Bruce Lee is an alternative Lebanese Rock band currently based in Germany. The band was formed in Lebanon in September 2009 and is made up of Wassim Bou Malham, Hassib Dergham, Pascal Sarkis and Malek Rizkallah.[1]
Who Killed Bruce Lee | |
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 Who Killed Bruce Lee live in Neunkirchen (Saar) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Genres | Lebanese rock, indie rock, dance-rock, electro-rock, electro-punk |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Wassim Bou Malham - Guitar, L.Vox Hassib Dergham - Keys, B.Vox Pascal Sarkis - Bass, B.Vox Malek Rizkallah - Drums, B.Vox |
| Website | http://www.whokilledbrucelee.com/ |
History
editFormation and early years
editStarting the last few years of the 90s, having met around Malek's father's Quadrangle pub in Hazmieh, Lebanon, the four friends used to jam together with the old Monday Blues Band.
The musicians that would join to make up Who Killed Bruce Lee used to play in various bands until they came together in 2009. They started off playing covers[2] of LCD Sound System, the Strokes and Queens of the Stone Age, before starting to work on their own original material, releasing their first 5-song EP in 2012.[3]
Their energetic sets and sold-out events have led them to co-headline the first Red Bull Soundclash[4] of the Middle-East, a musical face-off between them and Lebanese band Mashrou' Leila. In 2013, the band released the first single off their upcoming album, "Room for Three".
Paris, backstage talks
editIn October 2014, the band was invited to start work on writing and recording their upcoming album at Red Bull Studios in Paris.[5] Working with the studio's technicians, the band's producer, Fadi Tabbal[6] (of Tunefork Studios) and David Shaw (RBMA) hope to pack up a couple of fresh tracks for an exciting upcoming vinyl release. The band concluded their French tour with a sold-out gig at La Boule Noire on October 31, 2014.[7]
Germany, Album Recording, European Tour
editAt Riverside Studios with acclaimed producer Victor Van Vugt (Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue...) the band produced their 11-track record Distant Rendezvous and kicked off their 100-concert 2016 album tour in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Their gig at the Crossroads Rock Festival in October 2016 was filmed by WDR Rockpalast in full length and broadcast on German national TV ARD in January 2017.[8]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 'Who Killed Bruce Lee' - Self-titled EP, 5 tracks - December 2012
- 'Distant Rendezvous' - 11 tracks - February 2016
Singles
edit- 2014: "Room For Three"
- 2015: "Elvis"
- 2015: "Gypsy King"
- 2016: "Born Addicted"
External links
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References
edit- ^ Beyond The Music: Who Killed Bruce Lee | Beirut.com | http://www.beirut.com/l/29743
- ^ Light FM | Who Killed Bruce Lee Profile | http://www.radiolightfm.com/musiccelebrated/artist/who-killed-bruce-lee/
- ^ 10 Questions for Who Killed Bruce Lee | Now Lebanon | https://now.mmedia.me/lb/en/Interview/10-questions-for-who-killed-bruce-lee
- ^ Red Bull Music | Mashrou' Leila Clashed with Who Killed Bruce Lee | http://www.redbull.com/mea/en/music/stories/1331621766738/mashrou-leila-clashed-with-who-killed-bruce-lee
- ^ Red Bull Music | Who Killed Bruce Lee at Red Bull Studios Paris | http://www.redbull.com/mea/en/music/stories/1331687602199/who-killed-bruce-lee-at-red-bull-studios-paris
- ^ Fadi Tabbal: The Go-To Producer | Societe Perrier | http://www.societeperrier.com/lebanon/beirut/fadi-tabbal-the-go-to-producer/
- ^ Triple W | Who Killed Bruce Lee Hit Paris for La Boule Noire Gig, Recording | http://www.triplew.me/who-killed-bruce-lee-hit-paris-for-la-boule-noire-gig-recording/2393
- ^ Rockpalast: Who Killed Bruce Lee - Crossroads 2016, WDR 2017-01-23