Universal was an

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-based

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, from the 1990s. They released three singles on

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with "Rock Me Good" and "Make It with You" both entering the

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of the

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in 1997. When the third single failed to make in impact, the band dissolved.

The Brothership

However, they reformed in 2005 in their hometown of

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, under the name 'The Brothership', and made it into the group final of the first ever '' The X-Factor'' finals, where they were mentored by Mark Holden. Holden won with another of his mentored groups called

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Band members

* George Philippou * Michael Philippou * Adam Philippou

Singles

* "Rock Me Good" * "Make It with You" * "Kill the Pain"

References

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