Alpinestars

The Manchester duo of Richard Woolgar and Gly Thomas came into being when the promoters of a local club challenged the pair to compose an hour's worth of music.

Influenced by New Order and Depeche Mode, the two took the name Alpinestarsfrom Thomas' mountain bike and proceeded to meet the challenge.

Not only was the performance a success, but Alpinestars the act quickly released an EP, Less Vegas, in 1999.