Code Red (British group)
| Company type | Boy band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Roger Ratajczak, Phillip Rodell, Neil Watts, Lee Missen |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Key people | Nicky Graham (producer) |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Number of employees | 4 (members) |
Code Red was a British boy band established in 1994, comprising members Roger Ratajczak, Phillip Rodell, Neil Watts, and Lee Missen. The group caught the attention of producer Nicky Graham, leading to a contract with Polydor Records. In 1996, they entered the Great British Song Contest with the track "I Gave You Everything," where they finished as the second-place act.
Their first album, Scarlet (1997), featured UK charting singles such as "This Is Our Song," "Is There Someone Out There?" and a rendition of Tevin Campbell's "Can We Talk." The band enjoyed notable commercial popularity in Southeast Asia, achieving several number one singles and earning the Best New Pop Act award at the 1997 Channel V Music Awards held in Delhi. Their extensive touring throughout the region included a sold-out performance at Singapore’s National Stadium and an appearance at the 1997 Hong Kong Handover Ceremony.
In 1997, Code Red performed "If You Go Away" on the Sooty & Co. Christmas special. Their sophomore album, Missin You Already (1999), released under Telstar Records, delivered hits like "What Would You Do If...?" and "What Good Is a Heart," with the latter reaching number two on the MTV Asia Hitlist. The group’s final release, Crimson, came out in 2000 before they disbanded in 2001.
Discography
Studio albums
- 1997: Scarlet
- 1999: Missin You Already
- 2000: Crimson
Singles
- 1996: "I Gave You Everything" – UK #50
- 1996: "This Is Our Song" – UK #59
- 1997: "Can We Talk" – UK #29
- 1997: "Is There Someone Out There?" – UK #34
- 1998: "What Would You Do If...?" – UK #55