It's Alive was a Swedish

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band, formed in Stockholm in 1987. Karl "

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and released the album '' Earthquake Visions'' in 1993 (though only 30,000 copies were sold). The band toured Europe in 1994, supporting Kingdom Come. Frontman Martin White quit in late 1995, and became a successful record producer and songwriter under the alias

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, and responsible for numerous hits for other artists. Guitarist Per Aldeheim also worked together with Max Martin and the producer's mentor Denniz Pop at Cheiron Studios.

Members

Former

* Martin White (a.k.a. Martin Sandberg, later Max Martin) – lead vocals (1985–1995) * Per Aldeheim – lead guitar (1985–1995) * Kim Björkegren – rhythm guitar (1985–1995) * Peter Kahm – bass guitar (1985–1995) * Gus – drums (1985–1995) * John Rosth – keyboards (1985–1995)

Discography

*''It's Alive'' (1991) *'' Earthquake Visions'' (1993)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:It's Alive (Band) 1985 establishments in Sweden Funk metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1985 Musical groups disestablished in 1995 Swedish glam metal musical groups Swedish hard rock musical groups Musical groups from Stockholm