Which band has more official core members, M83 or The Afghan Whigs?
M83 (band) M83 is a French electronic music project currently based in Los Angeles. The band's sole official member is vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer Anthony Gonzalez. Formed in 2001 in Antibes, France, the band was initially a duo also featuring Nicolas Fromageau. The band has released seven albums and two soundtracks, including the Grammy Award-nominated "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming". Gonzalez and Fromageau parted ways shortly after touring their second album "Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts". Gonzalez records primarily on his own, with other artists as guest musicians. The band is signed to Mute Records and found international success in 2011 with the single "Midnight City". Their most recent album "Junk" was released in 2016.
Three Leaning Men Three Leaning Men were a 1980s band from Palmerston North who released one LP called Fun in the Key of E. The band played many support gigs including their debut supporting Sneaky Feelings at the Massey University Social Hall. Also supported Hunters & Collectors, The Chills and New Order. Formed by Lindsay Gregg (guitar), Rhys Bevan (bass) and Nigel Corbett (drums) and joined by second guitarist Greg Malcolm. Rhys Bevan was replaced by Alan Gregg during the recording of the album Fun In The Key Of E. Alan Gregg has gone on to feature in a number of other New Zealand bands including The Dribbling Darts Of Love, The Mutton Birds and Marshmallow. Rhys Bevan moved to the South Island of New Zealand to continue his career as a baker. Guitarist Lindsay Gregg died in 2011.