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SPA | |
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| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 1997 |
| Labels | Northern Sky Music |
| Associated acts | Red Box |
| Members | Simon Toulson-Clarke Phill Brown Alastair Gavin |
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