Animotion

Animotion is a 1980s pop band best known for the song "Obsession". They formed in 1983 from the remnants of a retro science fiction band called Red Zone. They signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1984 and made 2 albums. During 1986 and 1987 they toured extensively, appearing alongside performers such as Depeche Mode, Howard Jones, INXS, The Eurythmics, Simply Red, Phil Collins and Genesis. In the midst of recording their third album, Animotion suddenly disbanded. They reunited on February 8, 2001 in response to a request from KNRK in Portland, Oregon.

Members

• Astrid Plane
• Bill Wadhams
• Charles Ottavio
• Greg Smith
• Don Kirkpatrick

Obsession

Animotion's song "Obsession" has remained a popular piece of music since its inception. It is the theme song for Fashiontelevision. It was remade by The Azoic in 2004.

Discography

• Animotion (Polygram Records 1984)

• Strange Behaviour (Polygram Records 1986)

• Obsession: The Best of Animotion (1996)

• Animotion [Rebound] (1998)

External Links

Animotion Web Site: http://www.animotionlive.com/

Animotion Chatroom: http://www.animotion.ch/chat