Track 5 is an Australian urban music act based in

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Band history

Track 5 was formed in 2001 by Krishool, Adam Lovell or Adz, Paul Vercoe or Verx, Matthew De'Ath or Matty D & John Vitale or JV. Krishool was born in

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and joined the

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after his family moved to Australia - he also auditioned for

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but was unsuccessful. Adam Lovell was born in

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and comes from a background in circus and theater while Paul Vercoe was born in rural Victoria and has classical training in piano and choirs. While the band originally had five members, the other two members of the band Matthew & John didn't stay around long due to personal music differences but would still pursue their passion of music by staying in the field. Matthew De'Ath composes lyrics & music for other Australian artists & bands while John Vitale pursued his love of dance by joining the Australian Ballet. Track 5 built up their reputation through live performances around Australia. They won a

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Five Minutes competition in 2002 and recorded a track "Not the One" which didn't chart. They signed with Depac Music in early 2004. Producers Paul Carmody and Steuart De Hoedt produced their debut single on that label "Crazy". Released in June 2004, it made the top 50 of the Australian singles charts in July 2004. In 2005 to raise money for a trip to Berlin's PopKomm festival they put themselves on EBay, getting no takers for their self-priced starting bid.

Band members

*Krishna Norgbedzie aka Krishool *Adam Lovell aka Adz *Paul Vercoe aka Verx *Matthew De'Ath aka Matty D *John Vitali aka JV

Band history

Band members

Discography

Singles

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