Minus One (band)

Minus One
Origin Nicosia, Cyprus
Genres Rock
Years active 2009–present
Labels Independent
Members Francois Micheletto
Harrys Pari
Constantinos Amerikanos
Antonis Loizides
Chris J
Past members George Solonos

Minus One is a Greek Cypriot rock band formed in 2009. They began their career as a cover band.[1]

The band previously tried to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Shine", but placed third in the national final.[2] They will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Alter Ego" after being internally selected by the Cypriot broadcaster.[3]

The band currently consists of vocalist Francois Micheletto, guitarist Harrys Pari, guitarist and vocalist Constantinos Amerikanos, bassist Antonis Loizides, and drummer Christopher Ioannides (Chris J).[4]

References

  1. K, Andreas (4 November 2015). "Cyprus: Minus One selected for Stockholm". eurovisionworld.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  2. Cameron, Iain (1 February 2015). "Cyprus: Giannis Karagiannis Is Off To Vienna". ESCReporter.com. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  3. Granger, Anthony (31 Jan 2016). "Cyprus: Minus One to Perform "Alter Ego"". eurovoix.com.
  4. "About". Retrieved 4 November 2015.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Giannis Karagiannis
with "One Thing I Should Have Done"
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
2016
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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