In the third of twelve monthly singles Legion of Many paint a darker and more edgy picture of a dsytopian city parlalysed by unrest

Music & Lyrics: Jeremy “The General” Goddard & “Duke” Daniel Lawley
Guitar: Major Mark Goddard
Recorded at Electric Bordello, NYC
Produced by The General
Vocals recorded by Admiral Gusirelli Pirelli
Mastered by Brigadier Barry Grint at Alchemy, Soho

Out Now on iTunes & Spotify

Shot on location in Bushwick, Brooklyn director Chris Whitman and cinematographer Benedict Evans have crafted an exciting new music video for Blackout starring members of the New York Battalion.

Check out more of these sneak peak images taken by Benedict and posted on his website blog.

The video will be coming in the next few weeks…

A great friend passed yesterday.Songwriter and singer Nick Ashford who as part of the duo Ashford & Simpson wrote a huge number of hit records including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing”, “I’m Every Woman”and “California Soul”

Nick was the prime example of a man who found huge success by not trying to emulate others. He told his own story and expressed his emotions with complete honesty through his lyrics and his songs became an inspiration for whole generations of people. As a personality his desire to not fit a mold was also influential. He still looked like he did as a 70’s megastar as he approached 70 himself and he wore the most rock’n'roll fashion that was always cool, stylish and very much him.

Nick’s generosity and support was amazing for someone so successful. Both he and his incredible wife & songwriting partner Valerie Simpson care deeply for all those who they come in contact with and stick by them in difficult times. Nick, and Valerie, allow many young singers and artists to hone their skills under their expert guidance at their club the Sugar Bar on West 72nd Street and have been doing so for well over a decade.

He loved to share a laugh and good story and those lucky enough got to spend many evenings with Nick as he held court upstairs at the Sugar Bar. He loved to party, to sing, to dance and to always celebrate life. If you asked the right questions you could find out about the first time he heard one of his songs on the radio in Spanish Harlem or how walking through Central Park he looked up at the buildings in the distance and came up with the immortal lines “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Ain’t No Valley Low Enough” as he pondered how he could really make it in New York City.

Nick Ashford was one of the first people to welcome me to America when I moved over in September 2003 & the Sugar Bar became like a second home to me. His confidence encouraged me to be more playful with clothing as an expression of self, which led to my ultimate conversion into the feather wearing front man of Legion of Many. It may seem to be a homage to Adam Ant or David Bowie, but truly Nick was more of an inspiration to really go there. It was a rare treat that I able to find out first hand how they got those incredible disco string sections on their late 70’s albums or what Marvin Gaye was like in and out the studio.

I will always cherish these memories and I thank Nick for being one of my idols and a wonderful friend, he will be sorely missed.

I send my deepest condolences and warmest love to Valerie, Nicole, Asia and all of the Sugar Bar Family.

Yours

Jeremy Goddard

Read the New York Times Obituary here

The summer party is in full swing and we are thrilled to announce the release of our second monthly single.

For more photos check out the Legion facebook page

On June 18th 2011 Legion of Many performed as honored guests of Princess Catherine of Luxembourg at the Sporting Club in Monaco for the XVIth annual “Bal de l’Ete”.  The ball is the official opening of the summer season in Monaco and is an exclusive invitation only V.I.P. event.

The Legion arrived on a moving stage that transformed into a packed dancefloor for the entire hour long set.  The new song “Dance to a Different Beat” was premiered with members of the crowd singing along by the second chorus and the night also included covers of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” as an encore and the special request “Need You Tonight” by INXS.  Legion of Many included legendary drummer Paul Mills, sound producer Gus Pirelli, V.J. Chris Whitman (who produced custom visuals for the event), Pete Atkinson on Bass, Major Mark on Guitar and Gabriel Wetz on Synths. The weekend was spent at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, with after-parties at Jimmyz Nightclub and the Hermitage before a yacht ride and brunch at the Hotel De Paris on Sunday.

Photos by Tim Roberts (www.tim-roberts.co.uk)

Enter the year of the Legion

Riding the waves of success from their triumphant performance headlining the prestigious “Bal de l’Ete” in Monaco. Legion of Many are throwing an exclusive summer boat party on board the H.M.S. President in central London to celebrate the digital release of their new sizzling sunshine hit

“Dance to a Different Beat”.

The Legion promise to bring some of the bacchanalian excess of the principality to London for a night of the best DJs.

After traveling to Morroco, Istanbul, Beirut and Egypt the Legion of Many are bringing a distinct Arabic influence into their Electro pop sound on their new single that features Turkish Dulcimer (tuned to a 24 note Arabic scale) and tribal Darbuka drum rhythms.

“Dance to a Different Beat” is the first of twelve singles that Legion of Many will be releasing on the first of every month for the next year.

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