The Go! Team

    Genre: Dance Rock

    Last Played: 10-03-2008 1:18 am

    Based out of the bonnie bluffs of Brighton, England, The Go! Team's infectious fusion of indie pop, hip hop and good old fashioned cheerleading has caught the attention of more than a few listeners. Led by Ian Parton on guitar, The Go! Team is Ninja on vocals, Chi Fukami Taylor on drums/vocals, Jamie Bell on bass, Kaori Tsuchida on keyboard, melodica and guitar, and Sam Dook on guitar and banjo. Their debut release, Thunder, Lightning, Strike hit #48 on the British charts. After its release, The Go! Team had an unexpected cultural boom. Their song Panther Dash was featured during coverage of the 2004 Olympics. Many of their other songs have also been prominently used in everything from video games to TV shows. Their latest album, Proof of Youth, released in 2007, charted on the US and hit #1 on the United Kingdom's indie charts. The Go! Team continues to tour extensively across the world.