1) A Montreal, Canada new wave band, formed 1981 by Jean-Marc Pisapia (an early member of Men Without Hats). The band was re-started, in 2003, with new lineup. Originally, Jean-Marc recruited guitarist Guy Florent and bassist Jean-Pierre Brie for the band, who were originally known as Checkpoint Charlie before settling on the name The Box. After a 15-year hiatus the band released their fifth album, the progressive-rock flavored “Black Dog There” on Komfy-Universal. They released an all-French concept album in 2010 - “Le Horla De Maupassant” theBoxBand.com 2) A UK band, formed by departing members of the group Clock DVA, in 1983 (inc’ saxophonist Charlie collins & guitarist Paul Widger). Discography: Secrets Out (UK Go! Discs, 1983)|The Box Ep (UK Go! Discs, 1983)|Great Moments In Big Slam (UK Go! Discs, 1984)|Muscle In EP (UK Doublevision, 1985)|Muscle Out (UK Rough Trade, 1985) 3) AKA TACS, an MC/Producer from Oceanside,CA (San Diego) The core member of the short lived group PandorasBox, TACS is back as THE BOX with help from good friend and label mate Reason the Citizen. He is a firm believer in the DIY ethic. mySpace.com/PandorasBox |
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