Vega4 | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | Rock, alternative rock, Britpop |
Years active | 1999–2008 |
Labels |
Sony Records Universal Records Taste Media |
Past members |
Johnny McDaid – vocals and guitar Bryan McLellan – drums Bruce Gainsford – guitar Gavin Fox – bass Simon Walker – bass |
Vega4 was a four-piece alternative rock band formed in London. Johnny McDaid was the band's lead vocalist and songwriter joined on guitar by Bruce Gainsford. Gavin Fox was the band's bassist and Bryan McLellan the drummer.
McDaid is from Northern Ireland and Fox is from Republic of Ireland, McLellan is from Canada and Gainsford is from New Zealand. Vega4 was signed to Columbia Records in the UK, Epic Records in the US, and produced two albums, You and Others produced by Jacknife Lee (U2, Snow Patrol, Bloc Party) and "Satellites" produced by John Cornfield and Ron Aniello. The band played at the 2007 SXSW festival.
Vega4 premiered in the United States when its single "Life Is Beautiful" was featured in an episode of Grey's Anatomy and in the One Tree Hill episode, "Prom Night at Hater High". "Life is Beautiful" also featured in the 2010 film Streetdance, and previously in 2008's comedy film, Sex Drive.
Vega 4 also was featured on Paul Van Dyk's hit Time Of Our Lives in 2006.