Taxiride
Founded: 1997
Location: Australia
Taxiride is an Australian rock band. Formed in Melbourne by singer/songwriters Jason Singh, Tim Watson Tim Wild, and Dan Hall. Taxiride would record two consecutive number one platinum-selling albums. The band have had nine top 40 singles include top five hits Get Set, Everywhere You Go and the most played song on Australian radio in 2002, Creepin’ Up Slowly.Prior to formation, the members of Taxiride—Hall, Singh, Watson and Wild—had been playing in cover bands around Melbourne. The quartet recorded an EP, which a taxi-driving friend of theirs helped promote. They took their name from the experience had by passengers first hearing their music on a taxi ride. After their music was heard by an executive from record label Warner, the band signed a contract and released their debut album, Imaginate, in 1999. This was followed by 2002's Garage Mahal. Both albums were certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 2005's Axiomatic did not follow in the success of its predecessors.
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Taxiride Fallout Continues Over Alleged Amendments To Band Wikipedia Page
Jason Singh alleged that someone was “attempting to rewrite history” by “consistently” altering the history section of Taxiride’s Wikipedia page.
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"While this decision reaffirms my longstanding association with the brand and recognises my rightful ownership, this victory is not something I want to celebrate."
Jason Singh Takes Stab At Former Taxiride Bandmates
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"Apologies to the fans of the band for the way this is all playing out..."
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