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MrCleveland · 05-13-2016, 11:08 AM

When I say International Bands, I mean bands that have at least one musician from another country. Here's a few examples...

Wings (Paul McCartney and Denny Laine were born in the UK, Linda McCartney was born in New York).
Chicago (Most of the band had Americans, but Laudir de Oliveira was a Carioca...born in Rio de Janerio, Brazil).
WAR (Most of the main band members were from California, Lee Oskar was born in Denmark).
No Doubt (Most of the band is from LA, but Tony Kanal was born in the UK).
The Band (half of the band was Canadian, the other half was American).

What other bands had a musician born from another country besides the United States or where the band was formed like England or Germany?

ABlairican Pie · 05-13-2016, 06:25 PM

Lars Ulrich, Metallica's drummer, was born in Denmark.

Both Eddie and Alex Van Halen were born in the Netherlands.

Zoltan Bathory, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist, is from Hungary.

In the early 80's, Black Sabbath had not one, but two American members:
Ronnie James Dio and drummer Vinnie Appice.

Edward216 · 05-15-2016, 04:14 AM

Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were born and raised in America. I believe that Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie are all from England.

Ed.

MrCleveland · 05-16-2016, 06:02 PM

^That is true. Another international band is Aqua which shares Danish and Norwegian heritage, Lene Nystrøm Rasted is Norwegian, the other members of Aqua are Danish.

And at one point , Yes and The Moody Blues had Patrick Moraz, who was Swiss.

Nordy · 05-16-2016, 10:36 PM

My favorite group ABBA is from Sweden.

ABlairican Pie · 05-18-2016, 06:12 PM

DragonForce is a British band whose members are of various nationalities:

Guitarist Herman Li is from Hong Kong.

Bassist Frédéric Leclercq is from France.

Vadim Pruzhanov is Ukrainian.

MrCleveland · 05-19-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nordy

My favorite group ABBA is from Sweden.

Anni-Frid Lyngstad was born in Norway, so they share two countries despite being a Swedish band.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience had two musicians from England (Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding) and Jimi Hendrix was from Seattle.

At one point...The Beach Boys had two South African musicians...Ricky Fataar and Blondie Chaplin. Chaplin sang this Beach Boys song...

And Ricky Fataar has involvement with the Beatles spoof, The Rutles (He plays the George Harrison-ish character Stig O'Hara).

Edward216 · 05-20-2016, 11:39 PM

Men At Work, Australian band who had two huge number one hits in America in the 80s with Down Under and Who Can It Be Now? Lead singer Colin Hay was actually born in Scotland and eventually moved to Australia with his family when he was in his teens. All the other members of Men At Work were born and raised in Australia.

Ed.

05-13-2016, 11:08 AM	#1
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	International Bands When I say International Bands, I mean bands that have at least one musician from another country. Here's a few examples... Wings (Paul McCartney and Denny Laine were born in the UK, Linda McCartney was born in New York). Chicago (Most of the band had Americans, but Laudir de Oliveira was a Carioca...born in Rio de Janerio, Brazil). WAR (Most of the main band members were from California, Lee Oskar was born in Denmark). No Doubt (Most of the band is from LA, but Tony Kanal was born in the UK). The Band (half of the band was Canadian, the other half was American). What other bands had a musician born from another country besides the United States or where the band was formed like England or Germany?
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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Lars Ulrich, Metallica's drummer, was born in Denmark. Both Eddie and Alex Van Halen were born in the Netherlands. Zoltan Bathory, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist, is from Hungary. In the early 80's, Black Sabbath had not one, but two American members: Ronnie James Dio and drummer Vinnie Appice.
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05-16-2016, 06:02 PM	#4
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	^That is true. Another international band is Aqua which shares Danish and Norwegian heritage, Lene Nystrøm Rasted is Norwegian, the other members of Aqua are Danish. And at one point , Yes and The Moody Blues had Patrick Moraz, who was Swiss.
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05-16-2016, 10:36 PM	#5
Nordy Gilmore Guy and Proud of it!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,590	My favorite group ABBA is from Sweden.
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05-15-2016, 04:14 AM	#3
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,630	Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were born and raised in America. I believe that Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie are all from England. Ed.

05-18-2016, 06:12 PM	#6
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	DragonForce is a British band whose members are of various nationalities: Guitarist Herman Li is from Hong Kong. Bassist Frédéric Leclercq is from France. Vadim Pruzhanov is Ukrainian.

05-20-2016, 11:39 PM	#8
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,630	Men At Work, Australian band who had two huge number one hits in America in the 80s with Down Under and Who Can It Be Now? Lead singer Colin Hay was actually born in Scotland and eventually moved to Australia with his family when he was in his teens. All the other members of Men At Work were born and raised in Australia. Ed.