Blue October is an English

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band based in

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, formed in 1996 by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller. Their first album, '' Incoming'', was released in 1998, on the US

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. Tragedy struck as Miller unexpectedly died soon afterwards. In 2001 a second album, '' Preaching Lies to the Righteous'', was released with Ross Carter replacing Miller as vocalist. A third album, '' One Day Silver, One Day Gold'', was released in 2005 as a third member, Chris Taubert, joined the band. 2008 saw the release of their fourth album, '' Walk Amongst the Living''. Produced by Steve Travell. In 2010, Carter left the band, who have since recruited Chris Beecham as replacement. June 2010 saw the band start work on their, as yet, untitled fifth studio album. In addition to the album releases, Blue October have appeared on a number of

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s, and the

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game ''Dance Dance Revolution Ultra Mix 4''.

Band members

* Chris Beecham – vocals * Glen Wisbey – keyboards * Chris Taubert – keyboards * Nic Johnston – guitars Touring member * Bob Malkowski – drums

Discography

Albums

Singles

* ¹ Digital single

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blue October English dance music groups English alternative rock groups English synth-pop groups Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups from Essex