OXO (band)

OXO (band)
For other meanings, see Oxo.
OXO
Origin Miami, Florida, United States
Genres Dance rock
Years active 1983
Labels Geffen

OXO was an American dance rock band created in 1983 by Ish 'Angel' Ledesma, the former lead singer of Foxy He formed OXO with guitarist Orlando Nuñez, bass player Frank Garcia, and drummer Freddy Alwag. The band's only Top 40 hit was "Whirly Girl," a song about Ish's wife, which, according to Ledesma, was originally titled "Worldly Girl."[citation needed] Despite its one-hit wonder, OXO's success was not to last, and the band broke up a few years later.

Episode 104 of the Showtime series This American Life, based on the long-running PRI radio show, focuses on Frank Garcia and OXO.

Contents

Discography

Album

  • OXO - (1983)

Single

  • "Whirly Girl" - (1983) - #28 (U.S.)

Compilations

  • Summer Fun Vol. 2 - "Whirly Girl", side 1/track 3 -(GSA) - (1983)

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