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King Kong Company
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King Kong Company are an Irish dance band based in Waterford in Ireland although none of the band are from Waterford. They formed in 1997 as a two piece, but soon expanded into a six piece. They have thus far released one critically acclaimed album in Ireland, both on their own label and have recorded and produced other artists such as Travis Bickle Sound System. King Kong Company began their existence when two college friends, Alan Aylward and Mark White began experimenting with dance music using effect laden guitars and drum machines. They quickly expanded into a six piece and became a successful recording and touring act in the 1990s. King Kong Company recorded a session for Dave Fanning on RTÉ 2FM in 1998, and despite having some of their tracks edited, they were announced as the most popular radio session for that year. In 1999, their drummer, Kevin O'Shanahan, announced his decision to leave King Kong Company following their Irish and English tour which included sell out shows in Red Box, Dublin and Cream, Liverpool. Later that year, King Kong Company played at Irelands first dance festival, Homelands. Other artists on the bill included Underworld, Orbital and Paul Oakenfold. Following a split in 2000, King Kong Company reformed in Jun 2009 and are currently recording their third album, due to be released in 2011. Members * Alan Aylward * Mark White * Colin Hoye * Hazel Downes * Tom Stapleton * Mark Graham Recordings King Kong Company released two critically acclaimed untitled albums (known as KKC1 and KKC2) on their White Label. 
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