Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ripped

Ripped

WP:BAND, speedied once already but recreated Rklawton 16:23, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

• Speedy Delete Assuming it is still in violation of what it was speedied for the first time, it should be re-speedy deleted and protected. Otherwise, it is in violation of WP:V. --Porqin 16:26, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
• Keep - I have edited the PR and unverifiable hype out of the article, and stuck with the facts. The facts show that the band meets WP:MUSIC for having two releases on a major label (or, at the least, a major indie with major distribution). It may only meet one criteria, but that's all it needs to meet to establish notability, and I am sure the article can be expanded upon. PT ^(s-s-s-s) 16:58, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
• Merge with the Jamie Stewart article. Seems like a side project and since its in its infant stages and until the band has been shown to have some type of notability/fame, it could simply be merged into the singer's article. --Shrek05 19:15, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
  • I think you may have read that wrong. Jamie Stewart was the producer, not a musician in the band. I don't think a merge would be appropriate in this case. PT ^(s-s-s-s) 19:17, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
• Comment - The article will be expanded on, we are working on a list of facts and will have it up soon. Ripped was signed with EMI distribution and put out 2 cd's with a major indie label. Their music has been in several films including Ghostwatchers 2 and Insight of Evil. Their music is available worldwide. They have had airplay on major radio in Canada and video rotation on a nationwide video channel. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rippedmusic (talk • contribs)
  • I left a comment on your page, and I want to follow up with it here. A list of facts means nothing, what is needed are links to or citations of multiple non-trivial media coverage of the band. This will help them meet WP:MUSIC more than they already do with having two major releases. PT ^(s-s-s-s) 19:01, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
• Since this article was majorly re-written not by the original author, and the band appears to meet WP:BAND, I'd say Keep; however, this article needs another overhaul in order to follow WP:STYLE. --Porqin 18:41, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
• Comment This band might meet one criterion for WP:BAND - however, meeting a single criterion does not mean the band has to be included (as per WP:BAND). There should be discussion regarding whether or not the indie label is significant enough to meet one of WP:BAND's criteria and whether or not (possibly) meeting one of the criteria for inclusion is sufficient. As a result, by no means does this article qualify for a speedy keep. It's quality not quantity that makes Wikipedia succeed. Rklawton 19:04, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
  • Note The above comment pertains to my request to Rklawton for a withdrawal so we could speedy keep the article. PT ^(s-s-s-s) 19:12, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

• I definitely wouldn't speedy keep it. --Porqin 03:31, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

• Delete - WP is not an advertising site for bands! HawkerTyphoon 09:50, 5 August 2006 (UTC)
  • You're right, which is why I removed the PR hype. Minus that, the band still meets WP:MUSIC. PT ^(s-s-s-s) 14:52, 5 August 2006 (UTC)

Keep- Ripped has had major radio rotation in Canada in 2002, 2005 and 2006. They also have done soundtracks for Insight of Evil 1 and 2 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1134208-insight_of_evil/ , which are in every blockbuster in the USA. Their video for "The Haunting" is in both movies. The video for "The Haunting" was also on rotation on EDGE TV, which was a major video station in Canada run by EGDE 102 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_TV . Their latest single "Show Me" was mixed by Dave Ogilvie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Ogilvie (Jakalope, Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails).

Is this acceptable?:

Ripped are a Burlington, Ontario, Canada based rock band formed in 1998.

Ripped have gone through numerous line-up changes, but the two main songwriters Sandra Lee Olender and Iain Moody Carroll have remained solid. Together they have written hundreds of songs that combine elements of rock, pop, heavy metal, goth and punk.

Ripped signed with manager Gerry Young (former Polygram/Universal executive) of Current Management in 1998. He has also managed many international recording stars including: "The Parachute Club", "Martha & the Muffins" and "Strange Advance".

In 2002, Ripped signed their first record deal with Sextant/EMI and released "Bloodshot". The cd featured 12 tracks produced and engineered by world famous recording artists Jamie Stewart (The Cult) and Mike Hanson (Glass Tiger). They had great success on Canadian radio with singles "Make it Happen" and "Candi Divine", getting added to many AOR and CHR playlists. Candi Divine reached #1 on the UK MP3 charts for 3 weeks in a row.

In that year, Ripped wrote the music for the feature film "Insight of Evil" by Nigel Hartwell of New Blood Entertainment. The movie featured Ripped's video for "The Haunting". "The Haunting" video received major airplay on EDGE TV in Canada.

In 2005, Ripped recorded their second CD "Blow Your Mind" with producer Ashton Price (Sony Publishing, Kazzer). The lead single "Show Me" was mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Jakalope, Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy). Singles "Anodyne" and "A Daily Ritual" were mixed by Dan Brodbeck (Kittie, The Salads). "A Daily Ritual" was added to rotation to sevaral commercial radio stations across Canada.

In 2006, Ripped released their first DVD featuring videos for "The Haunting", "Show Me", "Anodyne", "Daily Ritual", "Call Me" & "the making of Anodyne".

Ripped's music has been in in several feature films including, Insight of Evil 1 and 2, Ghostwatchers 2, and Sharp Teeth.

Sandra Olender and Iain "Moody" Carroll of Ripped, both attend Ramtha's School of Enlightenment http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramtha

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