QFX (band)

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QFX
OriginHawick, Scotland
GenresElectronica
Years active1992–present

QFX are an electronic dance music group formed in 1992. Their music style is generally a mix of bouncy techno and happy hardcore.

QFX's we Got The Power (1996) on pink vinyl.

Career[]

QFX band members include Kirk Turnbull (producer), Heather Allan Finnie (vocals),Ian Hebson (Vocals , MC), David Goonery (Dancer) and Andrew Love (MC). The band are joined on stage by the Blok dancers for live performances. Previous members include Scott Craik 1992-94 (producer), Neil Trotter MC, Steven Lawes MC, Debbie Hudspeth (vocals), Lorna (vocals), Stevie Scott (dancer from 2000–2002), David Walker (dancer/remixer and DJ), Barry Brown (dancer), and Brian Nelly (dancer), Natalie Estelle James (vocals), and Neil Trotter (MC)[1]

In December 1994, they released their first album, entitled Freedom.[2] It reached number 5 in the UK Indie Chart. Freedom stayed on that Top 20 list for fourteen weeks. In January 1996, QFX covered the Moby track, "Everytime You Touch Me", which propelled QFX into the UK Singles Chart at number 22 and Scottish Singles Chart at number 2.[3] This led to an appearance on BBC Television's Top of the Pops. In July 1996, the band released "You Got The Power", which reached #33 in the same UK chart.[3] QFX also remixed songs for other musicians, including Gala with "Freed from Desire".

QFX released five albums,[2] and had five UK Top 40 hit singles,[3] including a Scottish Singles Chart #1 single with "Freedom 2" in January 1997. They were featured on over 20 compilation albums world wide.[citation needed].

In early 2010, they released QFX Greatest Hits, which included all their hits, plus their remixes and featured special guest remixes, producers, and vocalists.[4]

In 2015, QFX are still doing a Live PA, with original members Kirk Turnbull, Heather Allan Finnie, David Goonery, with their new MC Andrew Love (Joined 2010). The band are currently touring the UK, celebrating their 21st year since they formed, including headlining many music and dance festivals.[1]

QFX launched Dance Anthems in March 2013 and have spent the last few years touring the UK with their brand new stage show. The concept of the show incorporates QFX covers of the best dance tracks in the club scene from the 1990s and early 2000s, as well as updated mixes of QFX tracks and originals. An album entitled "Dance Anthems" was released later in that year.

Albums[]

Title Album information[5] Peak chart positions
UK
[6]
Freedom
(Freedom: The Album)
  • Released: 15 April 1995
  • Label: Epidemic
 96
Alien Child
  • Released: 8 March 1997
  • Label: Epidemic
 62
Voyage
  • Released: 2 February 1998
  • Label: Epidemic
 –
High on Life
  • Released: 14 June 1999
  • Label: Epidemic
 –
Freedom 2002
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Epidemic
 –
We Are All Stars
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Epidemic
 –
The Anthems 1995-2010
  • Released: 22 March 2010[7]
  • Label: Epidemic
  • Compilation album
 –
Dance Anthems
  • Released: 29 May 2014[8]
  • Label: Epidemic
  • Compilation remix album
 –

Singles/EPs[]

Year Title Peak chart positions
UK
[9] 		SCO
[10]
1994 "Energy" (EP) 91 50
1995 "Freedom" (EP) 41 5
1996 "Everytime You Touch Me" 22 2
"You Got The Power" 33 7
1997 "Freedom 2" 21 1
1999 "Say You'll Be Mine" 34 10
2003 "Freedom" (remix) 36 14

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "QFX". Facebook.com. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "QFX - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 443. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ^ "Profile from QFX (official bebo band page)". Bebo.com. 1 March 2010. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
  5. ^ "QFX". The Eurodance Encyclopaedia. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Q.F.X | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  7. ^ [1][dead link]
  8. ^ "Dance Anthems". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  9. ^ "UK Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Scottish Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 2016-08-28.

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