Bands & Artists - Angels & Airwaves

Biography

There are at least 18 bands with the names The Angels or Angels 1. Angels (Croatian) Angels influences Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, AC/DC, Van Halen, The Poodles, Dungeon, LORD, Manowar, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, KISS, Bryan Adams, Lita Ford, Doro Pesch. Martina (Mimi) Begčević and Matilda Oroši was to form an all female Hard Rock group. Tea Misković and Irena Rogović had the same taste in Hard Rock music and the Angels were formed in Croatian at Crikvenica. Angels entered the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 and performed “Party djevojka” (English title is “Party Girl”) and were signed with Croatia Records. Australia Rock music promoter and Film Director Steve Ravic recruited the girls to record a song ‘Slave Of Love’ for the movie Warrior in 2007. The group formed alliance with Steve Ravic and Vesna Trokter of Majestic Entertainment. Angels recorded their first album in English and Croatian, Lord Tim mixing and mastering 'Rock The World' album at SLS Studios in Australia. The group Australian tour was filmed for Croatian and International television the bands first DVD in 2009. Angels will promote 'Rock The World' on a European tour beginning at the Magic Circle Festival with Manowar in July 2010. The album 'Rock The World' video clips will appear on world television screens for Christmas and New Years 2010. Members Martina (Mimi) Begčević (Vocals, Guitar) Matilda Oroši (Guitar, Backing Vocal) Tea Misković (Bass) Irena Rogović (Drums) 2. The Angels, a American all male R&B group, were formed in Philadelphia 1954. In October 1956, first single was ”Glory of Love”, an old standard which had been written by Billy Hill back in 1936, when it had become a #1 hit for the Benny Goodman Orchestra. Nelson Martin couldn’t devote as much time with the group and The Angels disband 1958. 3. Angels, UK Reggae group release single Kiss For My Love and appears on album Original Ska Explosion Vol 1 (1961-1964) 4. The Angels, a American girl Pop group, were originally known as The Starlets and released two singles “P.S. I Love You” and “Romeo and Juliet” with Astro Records in 1960. All girl group best known hit single "My Boyfriend's Back" in 1963. Renamed themselves as The Powder Puffs, The Beach Nuts in 1964, The Halos from 1964-1967, The Baby Dolls in 1968. 5. The Angels, a Brazilian released an album Happy Weekend With the Angels in 1964. 6. The Angels, a Australian Hard Rock were active from the 70's through 00's. The band renamed themselves as Angel City to avoid confusion with “Angel” in the USA . International names were Angel City (1980-1985) (although that name is also used by another Angel City), The Angels From Angel City (1988-1989) and The Angels (1992). 7. The Angels, a Belgium Pop group, single was "Dance With Us" in 1983. 8. The Angels, a Italian group, only released one single "Seventh Heaven" in 1984. 9. Angels, a Italian group, released 12 inch single "Star Of The Streets" in 1985. 10. Angels, a Italian group, released 12 inch single "Love Is Free" in 1996. 11. Angels, a Spanish group, released single "Ave Virgo", which appears on Puzzletron 5 in 1997. 12. Angels, a Italian singer, released 12 inch single "Deep Inside" in 1997 follow by 12 inch single "I Will Never Love You Again" in 1998. 13. The Angels, a France Electronic, released 12 inch single was "Angel" in July 1999. 14. Angels, a Japanese female violin duo by the names of DJ Yumi and Naoko, known for playing violin along to electronic music (namely trance). Best known for their songs Mission (FUGA) and Angels theme (G-Aria) for the Area 88 anime TV series in 2004. 15. Angels, Mexican duo released album Siguiendo el Camino by Angels in 2005 16. Angels, a Swedish band playing Adult Alternative Pop/Rock and with a 2005 release, Time Is Ripe. Offering the entire album for free download at Time Is Ripe. 17. Angels, a Norwegian Pop Children duo and released a album Livet Er Topp on 1 January 2008. Judging by the tracks in the charts, there are possibly other artists using this name. Please add some information if you know anything about them.