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. The band was made up of Oakenfold, Osborne, Nick Divaris,Johny Rocca and Micky. It released three EPs. The first one, "Jibaro", was an unacknowledged

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Discography

EPs

*1988: "Jibaro" (reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart) *1989: "Destiny" / "Autumn Love" (double A side single, reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart)

References

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