The Firm

After the band split, Page and Rodgers returned to solo work while Chris Slade joined AC/DC and Franklin teamed up with guitarist John Sykes in Blue Murder. Goldfrapp's website has been awarded the 2003 MTV Europe Music Award for best website. In subsequent press interviews, Page had indicated that the band was never meant to last more than two albums. Three songs from the album were used in television commercials: "Strict Machine" and "Train" for the launch of the Game Boy Advance, and "TipToe" for a Coca-Cola ad. Both Page and Rodgers refused to play any material from their former bands and instead opted for a selection of songs from both their solo albums and new songs which were heavily infused with a soulful and more commercially accessible sound, courtesy of Franklin's fretless bass guitar underpinning and understated song structure. In 2003, the band released their second album, Black Cherry. The album takes Goldfrapp's sound in a very different direction, with pronounced, groovy drum beats and a generally edgier, more hectic atmosphere. Page originally wanted former Yes drummer Bill Bruford and fretless bass virtuoso Pino Palladino in the group; however, Bruford was contracted to another label and Palladino had tour commitments with singer Paul Young. Felt Mountain was nominated for the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.

Formed in 1984, the band—although having a distinguished pedigree (and thus qualifying as a supergroup)—had only mediocre album sales, although they did have sellout tours. The album, produced by PJ Harvey producer John Parish, features Alison's dreamy vocals, partly enhanced by synthesizer, set over a minimalistic, detached soundscape that draws influences from styles as diverse as 1980s synthie pop, classical film scores and traditional folk music. The Firm were a rock group comprising ex-Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, ex-Uriah Heep drummer Chris Slade, and Roy Harper bass player Tony Franklin. The duo released their debut album, Felt Mountain, in 2000 to much critical acclaim. United States (March 14, 1985 - May 28, 1985). The band was formed in 1999 when Alison Goldfrapp, a singer and composer who had so far worked with Tricky and Orbital, passed some of her demos to film composer Will Gregory. United Kingdom (May 18, 1985 - May 22, 1985). Goldfrapp are an electronic music group from Bath, England.

United States (February 28, 1985 - May 11, 1985). Black Cherry (2003). Europe (November 29, 1984 - December 9, 1984). Felt Mountain (2000). Five From the Firm (1986). The Firm Live at Hammersmith 1984 (1984) (limited release video).

Mean Business (1986). The Firm (1985). Chris Slade -- Drums and percussion. Tony Franklin -- Bass, keyboards.

Paul Rodgers -- Vocals, guitar. Jimmy Page -- Lead guitar.