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* ]<ref>{{cite web|first= William |last= Ruhlmann |title= Bad Boys Blue – Artist Biography |website= ] |access-date= 8 November 2019 |url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bad-boys-blue-mn0000077223/biography}}</ref> * ]<ref>{{cite web|first= William |last= Ruhlmann |title= Bad Boys Blue – Artist Biography |website= ] |access-date= 8 November 2019 |url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bad-boys-blue-mn0000077223/biography}}</ref>
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'''Bad Boys Blue''' are a multinational ] group formed in ] in 1984. The group performed many international hits including "]", "]", "]", and "]". '''Bad Boys Blue''' are a ] group formed in ] in 1984. The group performed many international hits including "]", "]", "]", and "]".

The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, South America,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eldiario.net/noticias/2016/2016_04/nt160424/laguia.php?n=10&|title=Bad Boys Blue en la ciudad de El Alto|website=www.eldiario.net}}</ref> and South Africa, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and Ukraine. In contrast, the group never charted in the UK, and their only charting U.S. singles were "Save Your Love" and "I Totally Miss You" (1993)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/search?artistname=bad+boys+blue&charttitle=&label=&chartcode=&chart_date=|title=Chart Search|website=Billboard}}</ref> which became successful chart hits.


== History == == History ==
===1980s=== === 1980s ===
Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer ] and his lyricist wife Karin van Haaren.<ref name="Baltic Times">{{cite news|last=Balandina|first=Julia|title=Bad Boys Blue, can’t get enough of you|url=http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/17216/|date=Jan 24, 2007|work=The Baltic Times|access-date=2009-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629093200/http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/17216/|archive-date=June 29, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tony-hendrik.com/?page_id=119|title=www.tony-hendrik.com – Bio}}</ref> The original trio consisted of ]n ] (the original lead vocalist), ] John McInerney, and ] Andrew Thomas.<ref name="Baltic Times"/> Their debut single "L.O.V.E. In My Car" failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up "]" was a success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries. Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer ] and his lyricist wife Karin van Haaren.<ref name="Baltic Times">{{cite news|last=Balandina|first=Julia|title=Bad Boys Blue, can't get enough of you|url=http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/17216/|date=Jan 24, 2007|work=The Baltic Times|access-date=2009-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629093200/http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/17216/|archive-date=June 29, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tony-hendrik.com/?page_id=119|title=www.tony-hendrik.com – Bio|access-date=2013-12-11|archive-date=2017-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325091431/http://www.tony-hendrik.com/?page_id=119|url-status=dead}}</ref> The original trio consisted of singers ] from Jamaica (the original lead vocalist), ] from the UK, and Andrew Thomas from the US.<ref name="Baltic Times"/> Their debut single "L.O.V.E. in My Car" failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up "]" was a success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.


===1990s=== === 1990s ===
The group has experienced numerous line-up changes. In 1988, Trevor Taylor left the group a year after being gradually demoted from his role of the lead singer. He was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions for the "]" single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album '']''. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured ]'s position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister (born August 5, 1965 in ]),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/904269-Trevor-Bannister|title=Trevor Bannister|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> whose function in the group was mainly to perform Trevor Taylor's hits in live gigs. It is during Bannister's tenure with the band that Bad Boys Blue began touring in Eastern Europe thus gaining much popularity there. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. During its entire South African tour, the duo was briefly joined by Owen Standing, who left the group shortly thereafter, and therefore was not considered to be a permanent band member. Multi-talented Irmo Russel (born March 15, 1956 in Aruba, Caribbean Sea)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/911382-Mo-Russel|title=Mo Russel|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> joined the group in 1995, who in addition to stepping into Bannister's shoes was instrumental in revitalizing the group's creative potential, by becoming a composer, video director, and occasionally assuming the role of lead singer on some of the tracks. At the end of 1999, Kevin McCoy (] JoJo Max)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurokdj.com//search/eurodb.php?name=Bad_Boys_Blue|title=Bad Boys Blue|website=The Eurodance Encyclopaedia|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> replaced Irmo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue full-time after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2005, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up. The group has experienced numerous line-up changes. In 1988, Taylor left the group a year after being gradually demoted from his role of the lead singer. He was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions for the "]" single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album '']''. Taylor's departure permanently secured McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister (born 5 August 1965 in ], England),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/904269-Trevor-Bannister|title=Trevor Bannister|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> whose function in the group was mainly to perform Trevor Taylor's hits in live gigs. It is during Bannister's tenure with the band that Bad Boys Blue began touring in Eastern Europe thus gaining much popularity there. Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. During its entire South African tour, the duo was briefly joined by Owen Standing, who left the group shortly thereafter, and therefore was not considered to be a permanent band member. Multi-talented Irmo Russel (born 15 March 1956 in Aruba, Caribbean Sea)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/911382-Mo-Russel|title=Mo Russel|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> joined the group in 1995, who in addition to stepping into Bannister's shoes was instrumental in revitalizing the group's creative potential, by becoming a composer, video director, and occasionally assuming the role of lead singer on some of the tracks. At the end of 1999, Kevin McCoy (] JoJo Max)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurokdj.com//search/eurodb.php?name=Bad_Boys_Blue|title=Bad Boys Blue|website=The Eurodance Encyclopaedia|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> replaced Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue full-time after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2005, McCoy rejoined Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up.


===2000s=== === 2000s ===
In 2005, McInerney and Thomas split under less than amicable circumstances. Andrew Thomas went on to form an all-American version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and new lead singer (no relation), and they were said to be working on a new release, with Kevin McCoy being the trio's producer. Andrew Thomas' formation of the band was named "The Real Bad Boys Blue". Their shows were based on the full playback including original music produced by original producers, lead vocals by John McInerney and backing vocals by studio session singers. In 2005, McInerney and Thomas split under less than amicable circumstances. Thomas went on to form an all-American version of Bad Boys Blue with former member McCoy and new lead singer (no relation), and they were said to be working on a new release, with McCoy being the trio's producer. Thomas' formation of the band was named "The Real Bad Boys Blue". Their shows were based on the full playback including original music produced by original producers, lead vocals by McInerney and backing vocals by studio session singers.


John McInerney kept performing as Bad Boys Blue; at first he performed solo with a live group and backing singers but in the following year he was joined by Carlos Ferreira<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.eurodancehits.com/bbb.html |title=BAD BOYS BLUE History |access-date=2013-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205210734/http://www.eurodancehits.com/bbb.html |archive-date=2014-12-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (born April 11, 1969 in Mozambique), and this presently UK-based, duo set out to work on a new album, with the French producers MS Project. McInerney kept performing as Bad Boys Blue; at first he performed solo with a live group and backing singers but in the following year he was joined by Carlos Ferreira<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.eurodancehits.com/bbb.html |title=BAD BOYS BLUE History |access-date=2013-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205210734/http://www.eurodancehits.com/bbb.html |archive-date=2014-12-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (born 11 April 1969 in Mozambique), and this presently UK-based duo set out to work on a new album, with the French producers MS Project.


Trevor Taylor, the original lead singer of Bad Boys Blue, died of a heart attack in his home in ] on January 19, 2008 at the age of 50.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurokdj.com//search/eurodb.php?name=Taylor_Trevor_Oliver|title=Trevor Oliver Taylor|website=The Eurodance Encyclopaedia|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> Trevor Taylor, the original lead singer of Bad Boys Blue, died of a heart attack in his home in ] on 19 January 2008 at the age of 50.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurokdj.com//search/eurodb.php?name=Taylor_Trevor_Oliver|title=Trevor Oliver Taylor|website=The Eurodance Encyclopaedia|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref>


Bad Boys Blue, in May 2008, released a brand new album called '']'' with 13 new original songs. The album was supported by the release of two maxi-singles: "Still in Love" and "Queen of My Dreams". In May 2009 this formation resumed cooperation with its original label, Coconut Music, in addition to working with its current production team. Bad Boys Blue, in May 2008, released a brand new album called '']'' with 13 new original songs. The album was supported by the release of two maxi-singles: "Still in Love" and "Queen of My Dreams". In May 2009, this formation resumed cooperation with its original label, Coconut Music, in addition to working with its current production team.


The Real Bad Boys Blue, in June 2008, experienced significant changes in personnel. This formation was essentially split in two when Herb McCoy left the group to continue performing solo, but under his own name, using his own versions of some Bad Boys Blue songs. At the same time, Kevin McCoy became the new lead singer of the remaining duo, and a new member, Jeremy Cummins, was added to this group's line-up. This version of the group completed recording of several brand new tracks, all penned and sung by Kevin McCoy. The Real Bad Boys Blue, in June 2008, experienced significant changes in personnel. This formation was essentially split in two when Herb McCoy left the group to continue performing solo, but under his own name, using his own versions of some Bad Boys Blue songs. At the same time, Kevin McCoy became the new lead singer of the remaining duo, and a new member, Jeremy Cummins, was added to this group's line-up. This version of the group completed recording of several brand new tracks, all penned and sung by McCoy.


On June 19, 2009, Coconut Music/] released a special remix album titled ''Rarities Remixed''. The album contained modern remixes of some hit singles and album tracks. On 19 June 2009, Coconut Music/] released a special remix album titled ''Rarities Remixed''. The album contained modern remixes of some hit singles and album tracks.


On July 21, 2009, Andrew Thomas died in Cologne at the age of 63.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/592562-Andrew-Thomas-5|title=Andrew Thomas (5)|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> John McInerney is now the only member alive from the original line-up of Bad Boys Blue. On 21 July 2009, Andrew Thomas died in Cologne at the age of 63.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/592562-Andrew-Thomas-5|title=Andrew Thomas (5)|website=Discogs.com|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> John McInerney is now the only member alive from the original line-up of Bad Boys Blue.


On October 30, 2009, Coconut Music/Sony BMG released a special compilation titled "Unforgettable". The item was dedicated to both original members of Bad Boys Blue who died, Trevor Taylor and Andrew Thomas. On 30 October 2009, Coconut Music/Sony BMG released a special compilation titled ''Unforgettable'', which was dedicated to both Taylor and Thomas.


===2010s=== === 2010s ===
On August 13, 2010, Coconut Music/Modern Romantics Productions/Sony Music released the anniversary single titled "] Re-Recorded 2010" including remixes produced by MS Project, Alex Twister, Spinnin Elements & Almighty. On August 27, 2010, the said labels released the anniversary album titled ''25'' including 25 re-recorded hits, 7 brand new remixes plus a bonus DVD. On 13 August 2010, Coconut Music/Modern Romantics Productions/Sony Music released the anniversary single titled "] Re-Recorded 2010" including remixes produced by MS Project, Alex Twister, Spinnin Elements and Almighty. On 27 August 2010, the anniversary album titled ''25'' was released, including 25 re-recorded hits, 7 brand new remixes plus a bonus DVD.


In September 2011, John has made the decision to finish working with Carlos. In September 2011, McInerney made the decision to finish working with Ferreira.


In October 2011, the group was joined by Kenny "Krayzee" Lewis, known from collaboration with ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cccatch.ru/en/interview/interview1/|title=C.C.CATCH: I Will Never Forget Chelyabinsk|website=Cccatch.ru|access-date=2020-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030162005/http://www.cccatch.ru/en/interview/interview1/|archive-date=2014-10-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> ], and ]. In October 2011, the group was joined by Kenny "Krayzee" Lewis, known from collaborating with ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cccatch.ru/en/interview/interview1/|title=C.C.CATCH: I Will Never Forget Chelyabinsk|website=Cccatch.ru|access-date=2020-04-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030162005/http://www.cccatch.ru/en/interview/interview1/|archive-date=2014-10-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> ], and ].


⚫ On 21 September 2012, Coconut Music released a DVD titled ''Live on TV''.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030153259/http://www.bbbdisco.com/?page_id=6418 |date=2014-10-30 }}</ref>
Late in the year 2011, John has made the decision to finish working with "Krayzee".


In December 2013, Bad Boys Blue announced on their ] page that they were working on a new album. Some of the songs were already completed and that the remainder would be complete by January/February 2014. Some of the songwriters were Pawel Marciniak, Mattias Canerstam and Johann Perrier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TheBadBoysBlue/posts/10152045215949450 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/33116799449/10152045215949450 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Bad Boys Blue Facebook Post |publisher=Facebook|date=4 December 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
⚫ On September 21 (2012) Coconut Music released a DVD titled ''Live On TV''.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030153259/http://www.bbbdisco.com/?page_id=6418 |date=2014-10-30 }}</ref>


In December 2013, Bad Boys Blue announced on their ] page that they are working on a new album. Some of the songs are already completed and the remainder will be complete by January/February 2014. Some of the songwriters will be: Pawel Marciniak, Mattias Canerstam and Johann Perrier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TheBadBoysBlue/posts/10152045215949450 |title=Bad Boys Blue Facebook Post |publisher=Facebook|date=4 December 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013}}</ref> In June 2015, Bad Boys Blue released a new album titled ''30''. It contains four new and four unreleased songs, along with some remixes of older songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badboysblue.eu/ |title=Bad Boys Blue Official Website |date=18 June 2015 |access-date=20 July 2015}}</ref>


In August 2023, Bad Boys Blue embarked on a US tour along with ] and ], which included stops in Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and San Jose.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boney M/Samantha Fox/BBB |url=https://www.choosechicago.com/event/boney-m-samantha-fox-bbb/ |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Choose Chicago |language=en-US}}</ref> The shows were put together by Los Angeles based promoters LA Concert Group.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Argyrakis |first=Andy |date=2023-08-25 |title=Boney M., Samantha Fox, Bad Boys Blue ignite a Europop explosion inside the Copernicus Center |url=https://chicagoconcertreviews.com/2023/08/24/boney-m-samantha-fox-bad-boys-blue-copernicus-center/ |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Chicago Concert Reviews |language=en-US}}</ref>
In June 2015, Bad Boys Blue released a new album titled ''30.'' It contains four new and four unreleased songs, along with some remixes of older songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.badboysblue.eu/ |title=Bad Boys Blue Official Website |date=18 June 2015 |access-date=20 July 2015}}</ref>


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* '']'' (1985) * '']'' (1985)
* '']'' (1986) * '']'' (1986)
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* '']'' (1991) * '']'' (1991)
* '']'' (1992) * '']'' (1992)
* '']'' (1993) * '']'' (1993)
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* ''30'' (2015) * ''30'' (2015)
* '']'' (2018) * ''Heart & Soul (Recharged)'' (2018)
* ''Tears Turning To Ice'' (2020) * ''Tears Turning to Ice'' (2020)
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German pop band

Not to be confused with Bad Blue Boys.

Bad Boys Blue
Background information
OriginCologne, West Germany
Genres
Years active1984–present
Labels
MembersJohn McInerney
Past members
  • Trevor Taylor
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Trevor Bannister
  • Mo Russel
  • Kevin McCoy
  • Rui Carlos Ferreira
  • Kenny "Krayzee" Lewis
Websitebadboysblue.eu

Bad Boys Blue are a pop group formed in Cologne in 1984. The group performed many international hits including "You're a Woman", "Pretty Young Girl", "I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat", and "Come Back and Stay".

History

1980s

Bad Boys Blue was formed in the summer of 1984 by German producer Tony Hendrik and his lyricist wife Karin van Haaren. The original trio consisted of singers Trevor "Supa T" Taylor from Jamaica (the original lead vocalist), John McInerney from the UK, and Andrew Thomas from the US. Their debut single "L.O.V.E. in My Car" failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up "You're a Woman" was a success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.

1990s

The group has experienced numerous line-up changes. In 1988, Taylor left the group a year after being gradually demoted from his role of the lead singer. He was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions for the "Hungry for Love" single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Taylor's departure permanently secured McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister (born 5 August 1965 in Grimsby, England), whose function in the group was mainly to perform Trevor Taylor's hits in live gigs. It is during Bannister's tenure with the band that Bad Boys Blue began touring in Eastern Europe thus gaining much popularity there. Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. During its entire South African tour, the duo was briefly joined by Owen Standing, who left the group shortly thereafter, and therefore was not considered to be a permanent band member. Multi-talented Irmo Russel (born 15 March 1956 in Aruba, Caribbean Sea) joined the group in 1995, who in addition to stepping into Bannister's shoes was instrumental in revitalizing the group's creative potential, by becoming a composer, video director, and occasionally assuming the role of lead singer on some of the tracks. At the end of 1999, Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue full-time after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2005, McCoy rejoined Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up.

2000s

In 2005, McInerney and Thomas split under less than amicable circumstances. Thomas went on to form an all-American version of Bad Boys Blue with former member McCoy and new lead singer (no relation), and they were said to be working on a new release, with McCoy being the trio's producer. Thomas' formation of the band was named "The Real Bad Boys Blue". Their shows were based on the full playback including original music produced by original producers, lead vocals by McInerney and backing vocals by studio session singers.

McInerney kept performing as Bad Boys Blue; at first he performed solo with a live group and backing singers but in the following year he was joined by Carlos Ferreira (born 11 April 1969 in Mozambique), and this presently UK-based duo set out to work on a new album, with the French producers MS Project.

Trevor Taylor, the original lead singer of Bad Boys Blue, died of a heart attack in his home in Cologne on 19 January 2008 at the age of 50.

Bad Boys Blue, in May 2008, released a brand new album called Heart & Soul with 13 new original songs. The album was supported by the release of two maxi-singles: "Still in Love" and "Queen of My Dreams". In May 2009, this formation resumed cooperation with its original label, Coconut Music, in addition to working with its current production team.

The Real Bad Boys Blue, in June 2008, experienced significant changes in personnel. This formation was essentially split in two when Herb McCoy left the group to continue performing solo, but under his own name, using his own versions of some Bad Boys Blue songs. At the same time, Kevin McCoy became the new lead singer of the remaining duo, and a new member, Jeremy Cummins, was added to this group's line-up. This version of the group completed recording of several brand new tracks, all penned and sung by McCoy.

On 19 June 2009, Coconut Music/Sony Music released a special remix album titled Rarities Remixed. The album contained modern remixes of some hit singles and album tracks.

On 21 July 2009, Andrew Thomas died in Cologne at the age of 63. John McInerney is now the only member alive from the original line-up of Bad Boys Blue.

On 30 October 2009, Coconut Music/Sony BMG released a special compilation titled Unforgettable, which was dedicated to both Taylor and Thomas.

2010s

On 13 August 2010, Coconut Music/Modern Romantics Productions/Sony Music released the anniversary single titled "Come Back and Stay Re-Recorded 2010" including remixes produced by MS Project, Alex Twister, Spinnin Elements and Almighty. On 27 August 2010, the anniversary album titled 25 was released, including 25 re-recorded hits, 7 brand new remixes plus a bonus DVD.

In September 2011, McInerney made the decision to finish working with Ferreira.

In October 2011, the group was joined by Kenny "Krayzee" Lewis, known from collaborating with C. C. Catch, Touché, and Mark 'Oh.

On 21 September 2012, Coconut Music released a DVD titled Live on TV.

In December 2013, Bad Boys Blue announced on their Facebook page that they were working on a new album. Some of the songs were already completed and that the remainder would be complete by January/February 2014. Some of the songwriters were Pawel Marciniak, Mattias Canerstam and Johann Perrier.

In June 2015, Bad Boys Blue released a new album titled 30. It contains four new and four unreleased songs, along with some remixes of older songs.

In August 2023, Bad Boys Blue embarked on a US tour along with Samantha Fox and Boney M., which included stops in Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and San Jose. The shows were put together by Los Angeles based promoters LA Concert Group.

Line-ups

Bad Boys Blue line-ups by year
1984–1987
  • Trevor Taylor
  • Andrew Thomas
  • John McInerney
1987–1988
  • John McInerney
  • Trevor Taylor
  • Andrew Thomas
1988–1989
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
1989–1993
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Trevor Bannister
1993–1995
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
1995–1998
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Mo Russel
1998–1999
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Mo Russel
  • Kevin McCoy
1999–2003
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Kevin McCoy
2003–2005
  • John McInerney
  • Andrew Thomas
2005–2006
  • John McInerney

or

  • Andrew Thomas
  • Kevin McCoy
  • Herb McCoy

as The Real Bad Boys Blue

2006–2008
  • John McInerney
  • Carlos Ferreira

or (unchanged)

  • Andrew Thomas
  • Kevin McCoy
  • Herb McCoy

as The Real Bad Boys Blue

2008–2009
  • John McInerney
  • Carlos Ferreira

or

  • Andrew Thomas
  • Kevin McCoy
  • Jeremy Cummins

as The Real Bad Boys Blue

2009–2011
  • John McInerney
  • Carlos Ferreira
2011–2012
  • John McInerney
  • Kenny Lewis
2012–present
  • John McInerney

Discography

Main article: Bad Boys Blue discography

References

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  12. Bad Boys Blue - Live on TV (2012) COCMU 474 Archived 2014-10-30 at the Wayback Machine
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  14. "Bad Boys Blue Official Website". 18 June 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  15. "Boney M/Samantha Fox/BBB". Choose Chicago. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
  16. Argyrakis, Andy (25 August 2023). "Boney M., Samantha Fox, Bad Boys Blue ignite a Europop explosion inside the Copernicus Center". Chicago Concert Reviews. Retrieved 10 September 2023.

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  • Andrew Thomas
  • Trevor Bannister
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