Trio Rio

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Trio Rio is a German band. Despite the name, the band is a quintet originating from Hamburg. The band was founded in 1983 by the vocalist Peter Fessler (born 1959) together with four friends. The music style is a combination of Latin rhythm and Rock. The band is famous with one song titled New York - Rio - Tokyo which was number one in German chart in 1986. The second single titled Voulez Voulez Vouz was a flop. The band was separated in 1990.

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[edit] After Trio Rio

  • Peter Fessler returned in 1993 with Conquer Me, a solo hit. From there he switched to playing Jazz with Randy Crawford and Chaka Khan.
  • Klaus Mages later joined the Rainbirds.
  • Oliver Heuss composed flim scores and ad jingles

[edit] Members

  • Peter Fessler (voc) (1983-1987)
  • Serge Maillard (voc) (1987)
  • Oliver Heuss (key)
  • Cläusel Quitschau (b)
  • Pablo Escayola (perc)
  • Klaus Mages (dr) (1983-1987)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

  • 1986 · New York - Rio - Tokyo (Enter chart 14 August 1986 D# 3 - 8 weeks)
  • 1987 · Voulez Voulez Vous
  • 1990 · Who dat, mon?

[edit] Album

  • 1986 · Trio Rio (D #23)
  • 1987 · Voodoo Nights
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