London Boys
The London Boys were a resident from 1981 to 1996, not far from Hamburg dance-pop duo composed of Edem Ephraim ( born July 1, 1959 London, † 21 January 1996 in Austria ) and Dennis Fuller ( born June 19, 1959 in Jamaica, † January 21, 1996 in Austria ). Both artists were killed in a car accident in the Austrian Alps died.
Formation
The artists visited together a school in Greenwich near London, where they met each other. In 1986, the two of the London Boys and sang for the songwriter and music producer Ralf -René Maué. Their musical style was a mixture of soul and disco and at times Euro disco. The video clips include many peppy dance routines and choreography.
Achievements
The most known songs are " London Nights" and " Requiem". With "Requiem" in 1989 the pair managed to break through and went to # 4 on the British charts. With " London Nights" the artists increased their success and landed at # 2 on the British charts. Also the first album " The Twelve Commandments of Dance" made it to number 2 in the UK album charts.
Although further great successes forthcoming, the artist landed several titles in the top 100 in various European countries and sold 4.5 million records.
Demise
On 21 January 1996, the two artists and Edems wife and a friend of Hamburg DJ drove together in the ski holiday. On a twisty road section in the Austrian Alps were covered by an oncoming vehicle whose driver was furious, especially in an overtaking maneuver turning a blind, head-on. All four occupants and the Swiss caused the accident died at the accident site. Edem Ephraim and his German wife Bettina left a three year old son, Stevie. Dennis Fuller's daughter, Laura, was at the time already ten years old.
Discography
Albums
- The Twelve Commandments of Dance (1988 /89) [# 2 UK]
- Sweet Soul Music (1991 ) [# 22 Austria ]
- Chapel of Love (1991 )
- Love 4 Unity (1993 )
- Hallelujah Hits (1995 ) as " New London Boys"
Singles