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Pioneers

The Pioneers were a vocal trio that was instrumental in the beginnings of Ska and the worldwide popularising of Jamaican music The Pioneers were one of the first Jamaican bands to achieve international chart success. They attracted a large audience in the U.K., mainly within the large skinhead scene brewing in the late 1960s. Their influence was directly felt in many of the Ska Revival bands on the Two-Tone Label, including The Specials, who covered "Long Shot (Kick de Bucket)", and The English Beat, who covered "Jackpot".

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Ricochets

There are 2 bands named Ricochets. 1) A rock band from Fredrikstad, Norway. Formed in 1998 by Trond Andreassen (vocals), Alexander Kloster-Jensen (guitar), Kjetil Hansen (keyboards), Ole Bjerkebakke (drums) and Knut Olsen (bass). Their debut-album was released in 2000. The band split up in 2001 but reformed in 2002 with a new lineup. Morgan Mikkelsen replaced Ole on the drums and Svenn Poppe Jr. replaced Kjetil on keyboard.

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Knights

There are at least four artists who uses the name "Knights". 1) Knights are a rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Their music can be described as a fusion of progressive rock, classical, electronic/dance elements combined with crisp, dynamic vocals and powerful lyrics, resulting in a distinctive and epic sound. Knights aspire to electrify fans aurally, visually, and mentally by putting on exciting, energetic performances, and recreating that experience in their studio recordings.

Kaizers Orchestra

Kaizers Orchestra is a Norwegian alternative rock group. Owing to their energetic live concerts and critically praised recordings, they are among the most popular and acclaimed musical acts in their homeland, and have also gained international renown; they are among the first Norwegian artists (outside the genre of black metal) to gain international recognition and popularity while singing in their native language.