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{{Short description|Scottish pop rock band}}

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origin = {{flagicon|Scotland}} [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]] |

| name = El Presidente

music_genre = [[Glam Rock]], [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Disco]] |

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record_label = [[One Records]]/[[Sony BMG]] |

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current_members = [[Dante Gizzi]]<br />[[Laura Marks]]<br />[[Johnny McGlynn]]<br />[[Dawn Zhu]]<br />[[Thomas McNiece]] |

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related_bands = [GUN] |

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website = [http://www.elpresidentemusic.com/ Official Website]<br />

| alias = [http://www.gunrgallus.fsnet.co.uk/ GUN fan site]

| origin = [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]

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| genre = [[Glam rock]], [[pop rock]]

| occupation =

| years_active = 2002–2007

| label = [[One Records (Scotland)|One Records]], [[Sony BMG]]

| associated_acts = [[Gun (band)|Gun]]

| website =

| current_members = Dante Gizzi<br />Laura Marks<br />Dawn Zhu<br />Johnny McGlynn<br />Thomas McNeice

| past_members = Ross Galloway (Roscoe P. Coltrane) <br />Liam Nugent (Das Bold)

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'''El Presidente''' (also written '''El Pres!dente''') was a [[pop rock]] [[musical ensemble|band]] from [[Glasgow]], [[Scotland]]. Formed in 2002 by [[Gun (band)|Gun]] member Dante Gizzi, the band gained major exposure with slots at [[T in the Park|T in the Park 2005]], [[V Festival|V Festival 2005]] and again at T in the Park in 2006. The band have also supported [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], [[Duran Duran]], Simple Minds and [[Kasabian]] on major tours of the [[United Kingdom|UK]].

'''El Presidente''' (also written '''El Pres!dente''') are a [[Scotland|Scottish]] pop-rock band from [[Glasgow]]. Formed in 2002 by former [[Gun (band)]] member Dante Gizzi, their style is that of rocky, funky, light-hearted pop; insofar as they have been dubbed the Scottish [[Scissor Sisters]]. The band have supported [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] and [[Duran Duran]] on major tours of the UK. The band also gained major exposure with slots at [[T in the Park]] 2005, [[V Festival]] and [[T In The Park]] 2006.

== Members ==

* [[Dante Gizzi]] (Vocals/occasional Guitar)

* [[Johnny McGlynn]] (Guitar)

* [[Thomas McNeice]] (Bass)

* [[Laura Marks]] (Keyboards/Vocals)

* [[Dawn Zhu]] (Drums)

==History==

Whilst touring in France with [[Gun (band)|Gun]], Gizzi came up with the name El Presidente and after [[Gun (band)|Gun]] split, began working on his own songs. In 2002 he made a few [[demo (music)|demos]], along with brother Jools, on a small sampler and Billy Sloan aired them on his Sunday night [[Radio Clyde]] show.

After a couple of [[concert|gigs]] at King Tuts in Glasgow as a [[solo (music)|solo]] [[musician|artist]] with studio recorded backing tracks, Gizzi got a band together. The original line-up included brother Jools (previously also with Gun) on guitar and current drummer Dawn Zhu on drums. On signing up with One Records a subsidiary of GR management in Glasgow (also the Gun management team) a couple of the original members decided they did not want to tour with the band. Gizzi then recruited Laura Marks, Thomas McNeice and Johnny McGlynn. Shortly after the band signed a deal with [[Sony BMG]].

Whilst touring in France with [[Gun (band)]] Dante came up with the name El Presidente and after [[Gun (band)]] split, began working on his own songs. In 2002 he made a few demos, along with brother Jools, on a small sampler and Billy Sloan aired them on his Sunday night radio Clyde show.

After a couple of gigs at King Tuts in Glasgow as a solo artist with studio recorded backing tracks, Dante got a band together. The original line up included brother Jools (previously also with GUN) on guitar and current drummer Dawn Zhu on drums. On signing up with One Records a subsidiary of GR mangement in Glasgow (also the [[Gun (band)]] management team) a couple of the original members decided they didn't want to tour with the band. Dante then recruited Laura Marks, Thomas McNeice and Johnny McGlynn. Shortly after the band signed a deal with Sony BMG.

The bandsband's first release was a limited edition (1000 copies), red 10" vinyl, released on 31 January 2005 which was promoted by the bandsband's first [[music video|video]], which was [[film producer|produced]] by [[Jonas Odell]] and cost over £25,000. On 17th17 Jan January they embarked on their first U.KUK tour, Supportedsupported by Stagger Lee. In MarchFebruary they shot their next video for the single ''100MPH'',"[[100 whichMPH]]". wasThe another lavishaccompanying video. It featured the band playing the song in different size boxes, reminiscent of a giant Rubix Cube.[[Image:100mph.jpg|right|thumb|"100MphRubik's Video"Cube]] In April they supported [[Kasabian]] on yet another U.K{{Citation tour, then [[Oasis (band)needed|Oasis]] in May, on their only Scottish date.=January ''100MPH'' was released on May 2nd on a two-track CD, a DVD single and limited yellow vinyl. It reached #37 in the charts, and fell to #59 the next week, to promote it, the band made their début on TOTP Saturday, GMTV and CD:UK. In June, the band played two back to back sell out nights at King Tuts, and on June 24th, were meant to play Glastonbury, but their stage flooded and the bands set was cancelled.2009}}

In April they supported [[Kasabian]] on another UK tour, then [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]] in May, on their only Scottish date. "100 MPH" was released on 2 May on a two-track CD, a DVD single and limited yellow vinyl. It reached #37 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book

On July 25th, the band released their most successful single to date, ''Without You''. To promote it, they performed on GMTV, Top Of The Pops, TRL (on MTV). They did a radio session on Radio 2 (in which they performed ''Without You'' and a cover of ''Raspberry Beret''). There was a number of articles in the Sun and other national newspapers and the song was playlisted on Radio 1, 2 and Xfm. The single reached No.30 and fell to No.53 the next week. In July/August the band played all the big festivals, and a sell-out one-off gig at The Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh. In September their next single was announced, which was to be a re-release of ''Rocket''. The video was an edited down version of the older video, but the single was re-recorded with the current line-up. They appeared on TRL again, but only for an interview, and they did numerous radio session on XFM and Radio 2, The video was also playlisted on MTV hits and MTV Brand Spanking New. Alas, the single only reached No.48, falling to No.129 the next week.

| first= David

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| year= 2006

| title= British Hit Singles & Albums

| edition= 19th

| publisher= Guinness World Records Limited

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| isbn= 1-904994-10-5

| page= 180}}</ref> To promote it, the band made their début on the [[BBC Television]] music [[television program|programme]] ''[[Top of the Pops]]''; plus on ''[[GMTV]]'' and ''[[CD:UK]]''. In June, the band played two back to back sell out nights at King Tuts, and on 24 June 2005, were meant to play at the [[Glastonbury Festival]], but their stage flooded and the band's set was cancelled.

On 25 July 2005, the band released "[[Without You (El Presidente)|Without You]]". To promote it, they performed on ''GMTV'', ''Top Of The Pops'' and ''[[Total Request Live|TRL]]'' (on [[MTV]]). They did a session on [[BBC Radio 2]] (in which they performed "Without You" and a [[cover version|cover]] of [[Prince (musician)|Prince]]'s "[[Raspberry Beret]]"). There was a number of articles in ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'' and other national [[newspaper]]s and the song was playlisted on [[BBC Radio 1]], BBC Radio 2 and [[Xfm]]. The single reached number 30 in the UK [[record chart|chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> In July and August 2005 the band played some [[music festival|festivals]], and a sell-out gig at The Liquid Rooms in [[Edinburgh]]. In September their next single was announced, which was to be a re-release of "Rocket". The video was an edited down version of the older video, but the single was re-recorded with the current line-up. They appeared on ''TRL'' again, but only for an interview, and they did numerous radio sessions on XFM and BBC Radio 2, The video was also playlisted on ''MTV Hits'' and ''Brand Spanking New''. The single reached number 48.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>

Two weeks later on October 24th, the bands début album was released, but apart from two HMV instore performances, it was not promoted., and only reached No.57, falling to No.127 the next week. The band embarked on a full U.K tour in September/October, and in early September supported [[Jamiroquai]]. In Nobvember they also took part in the charity recording of "[[Ever fallen in love]]" (Origannly by the [[Buzzcocks]] as a tribute to the late [[John Peel]]. On 17th December the band played a special Xmas show at the Barrowlands. Then on News Years Eve 2005, they played in front of a very large crowed at the annual Hogmanay celebration in the royal gardens in Scotland.

On 24 October 2005, the band's début [[album]] was released with nine drum tracks recorded by original GUN drummer Alan Thornton and backing vocals on Turn This Thing Around. It reached number 57 in the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/> The band embarked on a full UK tour in September and October, and in early September supported [[Jamiroquai]]. In November they also took part in the [[charitable organization|charity]] [[sound recording and reproduction|recording]] of "[[Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)]]" (originally by the [[Buzzcocks]]) as a tribute to the late [[John Peel]]. On 17 December the band played a Christmas show at the Barrowlands. Then on New Year's Eve 2005, they played at the annual [[Hogmanay]] celebration in the Royal Gardens in Scotland.

On February 6th the band released their 4th and final single from their album which was a re-recorded version of ''Turn This Thing Around''. The re-recorded version had a more disco/[[Chic]] feel to it, the video to the song was shot in November in Japan, the story line to video was the lead singer, Dante Gizzi had lost his memory, and must find the band on time to get to the show. They did not promote the single, apart from a radio session, but the single still did better than ''Rocket'', and went to No.39, but fell to No.79 the next week.

On 6 February 2006 the band released their fourth and final single from their début album, which was a re-recorded version of "Turn This Thing Around". The video to the song was shot in November in [[Japan]]. The story line to video was the lead singer, Gizzi had lost his memory, and must find the band on time to get to the show. The single did better than "Rocket", and went to number 39.

In July they performed at T In The Park on the main stage and were classed as one of the bigger bands there.They premiered one new song "Late Night Binges" [[Image:0tin.JPG|right|thumb|"T In The Park 2006"]] On July 21st, the band attended the Northsound 1 Awards, nominated for Best Live Act.

In July 2006 they performed at T In The Park on the main stage. They premièred one new song "Late Night Binges". On 21 July 2006, the band attended the Northsound 1 Awards, nominated for Best Live Act.

On their French November tour, another new song, "Reach Out" was played. Recording on their second album started in October. Johnny Mcelhone ( [[Texas]] 's bassist) also worked with the band on their second album, although just what his contribution will be is yet to be anounced. [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/therazz/daily/tm_method=full%26objectid=18553749%26siteid=66633-name_page.html Daily Record Article]

On their French November 2006 tour, another new song, "Reach Out" was played. Recording on their second album started in October. [[Johnny McElhone]] ([[Texas (band)|Texas]]' bassist) also worked with the band on their second album, although just what his contribution will be is yet to be announced.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/therazz/daily/tm_method=full&objectid=18553749&siteid=66633-name_page.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927202837/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/therazz/daily/tm_method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18553749%26siteid%3D66633-name_page.html|archive-date = 27 September 2007|title = Entertainment|access-date = 15 December 2021|url-status = live}}</ref>

The album is now finished and is being mixed and produced. It is expected to be released in June. They are schelduled to play Rockness on 9th June and Glastonbury (Day Currently Unkown)

They played [[RockNess]] on 9 June 2007 and Saturday of the [[Glastonbury Festival#2007|2007 Glastonbury Festival]].

== [[El Presidente Shows]] ==

Click on the link above to read about El Presidentes Gigs, Setlists and a history of their live career.

Prior to the band's tour of France in November 2006, it was reported on the band's [[MySpace]] page by Marks that 'some recording was finished' in Glasgow. A further internet blog from the band came in January 2007 stating that recording was ongoing, and a new single and album would follow in the summer of 2007. No new information followed, and, due to Marks' current TV presenting role and Gizzi's work with Gun in 2008, it is uncertain where the band's future lies. The band's [[website]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.el-presidente.co.uk/ |title=El Presidente : Developments |website=www.el-presidente.co.uk |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041211073101/http://www.el-presidente.co.uk/ |archive-date=11 December 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> has since been re-directed to an unregistered ___domain and it is unknown whether the website itself still exists.

==Discography==

=== Studio albums ===

* ''[[El Presidente (album)|El Presidente]]'' (24 October 2005); #57 ([[UK Albums Chart|UK]]); #10 (Jpn); #59 (Fra); Worldwide Sales: estimated 10,000

<gallery>

Image:El-Presidente-El-Presidente-339126.jpg|<center>'''* ''[[El Presidente (albumJapan)|El Presidente]]'''''<br><center>[[24 October]](8 [[2005]]<br><center>'''#57'''February (UK2006); #1 '''#10'''(JAPJpn); '''#59 (FRA)<br>'''WorldwideJapanese Sales:''' estimated 10,000

<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>

Image:Elprsp.jpg|<center>'''''[[El Presidente (Japan)|El Presidente]]'''''<br><center>[[8 February]] [[2006]]<br><center> '''#1'''(JAP); '''Japanese Sales:''' estimated 10,000

Image: Elpresidente01rrr.jpg|<center>'''''[[ El Presidente 2 (Title Not Known Yet) ]]'''''<br><center>[[2 July]] [[2007]]<br><center> '''#??'''(UK); Worldwide:''' estimated ???

</gallery>

===Singles===

{| class="wikitable"

!align="left"|Cover

!align="left"|Information

|-

|align="left"|"[[Image:Rocketrelpresidente.jpgRocket (El Presidente)|left|120pxRocket]]"

*Released: 31 January 2005

|align="left"|'''"[[Rocket (El Presidente)|Rocket]]"'''

*Chart positions: #84 ([[UK Singles Chart|UK]])

*Released: [[31 January]] [[2005]]

*Chart positions: #84 (UK)

|-

|align="left"|"[[Image:B0009353UA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg|left|120px100 MPH]]"

*Released: 2 May 2005

|align="left"|'''"[[100MPH]]"'''

*Chart positions: #37 (UK Singles Chart), #84 (Japan)

*Released: [[2 May]] [[2005]]

*Chart positions: #37 (UK Singles Chart) , #84(JAP)

|-

|align="left"|"[[Image:Withoutyou.jpgWithout You (El Presidente)|left|120pxWithout You]]"

*Released: 25 July 2005

|align="left"|'''"[[Without You (El Presidente)|Without You]]"'''

*Chart positions: #30 (UK), #9 (Japan)

*Released: [[25 July]] [[2005]]

*Chart positions: #30 (UK), #9 (JAP)

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Elcov.jpg|left|120px]]"Rocket" (re-issue)

*Released: 10 October 2005

|align="left"|'''"[[Rocket re-issue]]"'''

*Chart positions: #48 (UK), #26 (Japan), #5 (Scotland)

*Released: [[10 October]] [[2005]]

*Chart positions: #48 (UK), #26 (JAP), #5 (SCOTLAND)

|-

|align="left"|"[[Image:B000E0W1DU.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg|left|120pxTurn This Thing Around]]"

*Released: 6 February 2006

|align="left"|'''"[[Turn This Thing Around]]"'''

*Chart positions: #39 UK, #11 (Scotland), #94 (Japan) #9 (UK Airplay Chart)

*Released: [[6 February]] [[2006]]

*Chart positions: #39 UK, #11 (SCOTLAND), #94 (JAP) #9 (UK Airplay Chart)

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:07-elpresi.JPG|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''"[[Late Night Binges]]"'''

*Released: [[June]] [[2007]]

*Chart positions: #?? UK, #?? (SCOTLAND), #?? (JAP)

|}

<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>

===International Releasesreleases===

====Japan====

{| class="wikitable"

!align="left"|Cover

!align="left"|Information

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:"Turn-ep.jpg|left|120px]] This Thing Around EP"

*Released: 4 May 2006

|align="left"|'''"[[Turn This Thing Around EP]]"'''

*Released: [[4th May]] [[2006]]

*Chart positions: #94 Japanese Singles chart

|}

==See External links also==

*[[List of performers on Top of the Pops]]

* [http://www.el-presidente.co.uk El Presidente Official Website]

*[[List of bands from Glasgow]]

* [http://www.myspace.com/elpresidenteband The Bands Myspace]

*[[List of Scottish musicians]]

*[[Music of Scotland]]

==References==

{{Reflist}}

==External links==

* [http://www.el-presidente.co.uk El Presidente official website]

* [http://www.myspace.com/elpresidenteband The band's Myspace]

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110605033701/http://www.wireimage.com/ItemListings.aspx?igi=145581 Band member pictures]

{| style="margin:1em auto; clear:both;text-align:center;width:90%;" align=center class="toccolours"

|align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<fontspan colorstyle="color:white;">[[El Presidente]]</fontspan>'''

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| style="font-size:90%;" |[[Dante Gizzi]] | [[Laura Marks]] | [[Dawn Zhu]] | [[Johnny Mcglynn]]McGlynn | [[Thomas Mcniece]]McNeice

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!bgcolor=lightgrey style="font-size:90%;"|[[El Presidente (band)#Discography|Discography]]

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| style="font-size:90%;" |'''Albums:''' '''"[[El Presidente (album)|El Presidente]]'''" | "'''[[ El Presidente 2 (Title Not Known Yet) ]]'''"

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| style="font-size:90%;" |'''Singles:''' '''"[[Rocket (El Presidente)|Rocket]]"''' | '''"[[100MPH100 MPH]]"''' | '''"[[Without You (El Presidente)|Without You]]"''' | '''"[[Rocket re-issue(El Presidente)|Rocket]]"''' (re-issue) | '''"[[Turn This Thing Around]]"'''

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!bgcolor=lightgrey style="font-size:90%;"|Management

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| style="font-size:90%;" |[[One Records (Scotland)|One Records]] | [[Sony BMG]]

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