Raindancer

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Raindancer
Origin Newport, Wales
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Years active1990 (early 90s)
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Raindancer was an electroacoustic rock band formed in Newport, Wales in the early 1990s. [1] The band featured Grant Nicholas and Jon Lee, who later became founding members of Feeder.

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History

On 20 June 1991, Raindancer were invited by ITV to perform on a late night show, showcasing up and coming bands, called Stage One. [2]

Members

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References

  1. "The Feeder Anorak".
  2. "The Feeder Anorak".