Dax Riders is a French

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founded in 1994 by Oliver Dax (also known as "Daxman") and Cédric Azencoth ("Bad Ced"). In 1998, the duo became a trio, when Nicolas Berger Vachon ("Erman") joined them after a successful joint

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as the lead singer and keyboardist. Dax Riders are considered a part of the

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movement.

Discography

* ''Faster than a Dax'' (EP, 1994) * ''Insert Coins'' (EP, 1995) * ''Dax'' (1998) * ''Back in Town'' (2001) * ''Hot'' (2005) * ''Dax 4 Ever'' (2011)

Trivia

* Their bandname derives from the Honda Dax scooter. * One of Dax Riders' works, "People", has been used to replace the original opening song of ''

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'' ('' Yakusoku wa Iranai'') for the official

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translation of the series. * Another song by the band, "Real Fonky Time", has been included into the

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' '' FIFA 2003'' soundtrack.

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