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Sneaker Pimps

Formed in 1994

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Sneaker Pimps are an English electronic music band, formed in Hartlepool in 1994. They are best known for their debut album, Becoming X (1996), and its singles "6 Underground" and "Spin Spin Sugar". The band's name is derived from an article the Beastie Boys published in their Grand Royal magazine about a man they hired to acquire classic sneakers.

The band was founded by electronic musician Liam Howe and guitarist Chris Corner. They later recruited Kelli Ali (then known as Kelli Dayton) as lead singer, plus guitarist Joe Wilson and drummer Dave Westlake as backup musicians. After Becoming X, the band decided to replace Ali with Corner on vocals. Wilson and Westlake departed in 2002. In 2016 Howe and Corner revived the group after a lengthy hiatus. In 2021, they began releasing new music.

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Sneaker Pimps est un groupe britannique de trip hop originaire d'Hartlepool. Créé en 1995, il est surtout connu pour son premier album, Becoming X, sorti en 1996, et notamment les singles 6 Underground, Spin Spin Sugar et Tesko Suicide issus de ce même album.

Le nom du groupe a été choisi à la suite d'un article des Beastie Boys publié dans leur magazine Grand Royal.

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