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The band previously tried to [[Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015|represent Cyprus]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2015]] with the song "Shine", but placed third in the national final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://escreporter.com/cyprus-selects-giannis-karagiannis-eurovision-2015/|title=Cyprus: Giannis Karagiannis Is Off To Vienna|work=ESCReporter.com|last=Cameron|first=Iain|date=1 February 2015|accessdate=31 January 2016}}</ref> They will [[Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016|represent Cyprus]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] with the song "[[Alter Ego (song)|Alter Ego]]" after being internally selected by the Cypriot broadcaster.<ref>{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=Granger|title=Cyprus: Minus One to Perform "Alter Ego"|url=http://eurovoix.com/2016/01/31/cyprus-minus-one-to-perform-alter-ego/|website=eurovoix.com|date=31 Jan 2016}}</ref> |
The band previously tried to [[Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015|represent Cyprus]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2015]] with the song "Shine", but placed third in the national final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://escreporter.com/cyprus-selects-giannis-karagiannis-eurovision-2015/|title=Cyprus: Giannis Karagiannis Is Off To Vienna|work=ESCReporter.com|last=Cameron|first=Iain|date=1 February 2015|accessdate=31 January 2016}}</ref> They will [[Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016|represent Cyprus]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] with the song "[[Alter Ego (song)|Alter Ego]]" after being internally selected by the Cypriot broadcaster.<ref>{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=Granger|title=Cyprus: Minus One to Perform "Alter Ego"|url=http://eurovoix.com/2016/01/31/cyprus-minus-one-to-perform-alter-ego/|website=eurovoix.com|date=31 Jan 2016}}</ref> |
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The band currently consists of [[vocals|vocalist]] Francois Micheletto, [[guitar]]ist Harrys Pari, guitarist and vocalist Constantinos Amerikanos, [[Bass guitar|bassist]] Antonis Loizides, and [[Drum kit|drummer]] Christopher Ioannides (Chris J).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Minusonecy/info/?tab=page_info|title=About|accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref>{{better source needed|Facebook is not a source conform [[WP:RS|Wikipedia:Reliable Sources]]|date=December 2015}} |
The band currently consists of [[vocals|vocalist]] Francois Micheletto (born November 28, 1986), [[guitar]]ist Harrys Pari (born August 7, 1986), guitarist and vocalist Constantinos Amerikanos (born 8 June 1987), [[Bass guitar|bassist]] Antonis Loizides (born 4 April 1988, and [[Drum kit|drummer]] Christopher Ioannides (Chris J, born 22 December 1987).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Minusonecy/info/?tab=page_info|title=About|accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref>{{better source needed|Facebook is not a source conform [[WP:RS|Wikipedia:Reliable Sources]]|date=December 2015}} |
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In February 2016, frontman Micheletto auditioned on season five of France's ''[[The Voice: la plus belle voix]]'', where he was selected to join the team of [[Florent Pagny]].<ref>{{cite web|title="The Voice": A talented Florent Pagny represent Cyprus at Eurovision|url=http://www.20minutes.fr/television/1791179-20160221-the-voice-talent-florent-pagny-representera-chypre-eurovision|website=20 Minutes|accessdate=4 March 2016}}</ref> |
In February 2016, frontman Micheletto auditioned on season five of France's ''[[The Voice: la plus belle voix]]'', where he was selected to join the team of [[Florent Pagny]].<ref>{{cite web|title="The Voice": A talented Florent Pagny represent Cyprus at Eurovision|url=http://www.20minutes.fr/television/1791179-20160221-the-voice-talent-florent-pagny-representera-chypre-eurovision|website=20 Minutes|accessdate=4 March 2016}}</ref> |
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Minus One | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Nicosia, Cyprus |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Independent |
Members | Francois Micheletto Harrys Pari Constantinos Amerikanos Antonis Loizides Chris J |
Past members | George Solonos |
Minus One is a Cypriot rock band formed in 2009. They began their career as a cover band.[1]
The band previously tried to represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Shine", but placed third in the national final.[2] They will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Alter Ego" after being internally selected by the Cypriot broadcaster.[3]
The band currently consists of vocalist Francois Micheletto (born November 28, 1986), guitarist Harrys Pari (born August 7, 1986), guitarist and vocalist Constantinos Amerikanos (born 8 June 1987), bassist Antonis Loizides (born 4 April 1988, and drummer Christopher Ioannides (Chris J, born 22 December 1987).[4][better source needed]
In February 2016, frontman Micheletto auditioned on season five of France's The Voice: la plus belle voix, where he was selected to join the team of Florent Pagny.[5]
References
- ^ K, Andreas (4 November 2015). "Cyprus: Minus One selected for Stockholm". eurovisionworld.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ Cameron, Iain (1 February 2015). "Cyprus: Giannis Karagiannis Is Off To Vienna". ESCReporter.com. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (31 Jan 2016). "Cyprus: Minus One to Perform "Alter Ego"". eurovoix.com.
- ^ "About". Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ ""The Voice": A talented Florent Pagny represent Cyprus at Eurovision". 20 Minutes. Retrieved 4 March 2016.