Phoenix

Courtesy French Culture  Thu, 05/28/2009 - 12:44

Phoenix is a French alternative rock band started during their childhood by Thomas Mars, Deck D'Arcy, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz in the affluent suburb of Versailles, in the same culture that produced late-'90s bands such as Air and Daft Punk.

Phoenix started as the backing band for a remix of Air's "Kelly Watch the Stars" single. Soon after, Phoenix released their 2000 debut album United.

The name Phoenix was officially chosen in 1996 when Laurent Brancowitz permanently joined the...

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