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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

	Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties in [[l-Isla]]. Two young boys, including bassist [[Joseph Rizzo]] were in a band in search for a vocalist. Their first singer was [[Jesmond Attard]]. Later the band took on a friend from l-Isla, still in his teens, [[Ivan Grech]]. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.~~<ref name=wintermoods>{{cite web\|url=~~http://wintermoods.net/band/~~\|title=Winter Moods Official Biography\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>~~		Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties in [[l-Isla]]. Two young boys, including bassist [[Joseph Rizzo]] were in a band in search for a vocalist. Their first singer was [[Jesmond Attard]]. Later the band took on a friend from l-Isla, still in his teens, [[Ivan Grech]]. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.[http://wintermoods.net/band/]

	The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.		The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.
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	Winter Moods celebrated their silver anniversary in 2010 with the launch of a new album, ‘Argento’ and with a major concert which took place on The Granaries in Floriana on the 30th of July.		Winter Moods celebrated their silver anniversary in 2010 with the launch of a new album, ‘Argento’ and with a major concert which took place on The Granaries in Floriana on the 30th of July.

	Winter Moods etched their name in Maltese music history by performing in front of the largest ever Maltese crowd to attend a paying concert. On 9 July 2008, the band performed in front of over 7500 people in what has been termed as the best local concert of all time.~~<ref name=wintermoods2008>{{cite web\|url=~~http://www.wintermoods.net/winter-moods-make-history~~/\|title=July 2008 Winter Moods Concert\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>~~		Winter Moods etched their name in Maltese music history by performing in front of the largest ever Maltese crowd to attend a paying concert. On 9 July 2008, the band performed in front of over 7500 people in what has been termed as the best local concert of all time.[http://www.wintermoods.net/winter-moods-make-history]
			On the 30th of July 2010, Winter Moods managed to break their own record when they performed in front of the biggest ever crowd to attend a concert by a Maltese band.[http://www.wintermoods.net/over-10000-fans-rock-fosos-at-winter-moods-concert] Over 10,000 fans were in attendance for this record breaking event at The Granaries in Floriana.
	On the 30th of July 2010, Winter Moods managed to break their own record when they performed in front of the biggest ever crowd to attend a concert by a Maltese band.~~<ref name=wintermoodsrecord>{{cite web\|url=~~http://www.wintermoods.net/over-10000-fans-rock-fosos-at-winter-moods-concert~~/\|title=Over 10,000 fans rock fosos at Winter Moods concert\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>~~ Over 10,000 fans were in attendance for this record breaking event at The Granaries in Floriana.

	Through their career, Winter Moods had to opportunity to meet and perform with some of their idols, namely Bryan Adams, Elton John, Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Bob Geldof, Fish (ex-Marillion), Antonello Venditti, Deep Purple and the SAS Band. The SAS Band was made up of Spike Edney (ex-Queen keyboardist), Paul Young, Fish and Chris Thompson, with whom Ivan also sang ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’.		Through their career, Winter Moods had to opportunity to meet and perform with some of their idols, namely Bryan Adams, Elton John, Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Bob Geldof, Fish (ex-Marillion), Antonello Venditti, Deep Purple and the SAS Band. The SAS Band was made up of Spike Edney (ex-Queen keyboardist), Paul Young, Fish and Chris Thompson, with whom Ivan also sang ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’.
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	Winter Moods performed at number of music festivals in Europe. In June 2000, the band performed at the Belfort Rock Festival in France, in September 2002 Winter Moods participated at the National Youth Rock Festival in Cyprus. In July 2003 Winter Moods were invited to perform at the Hard Rock Café in Rome. In 2004, following the success in German radio WDR2’s competition – Europa XXL, where Winter Moods placed first amongst 10 bands from Europe, and was invited to perform at the Ring Fest held in Cologne, Germany.		Winter Moods performed at number of music festivals in Europe. In June 2000, the band performed at the Belfort Rock Festival in France, in September 2002 Winter Moods participated at the National Youth Rock Festival in Cyprus. In July 2003 Winter Moods were invited to perform at the Hard Rock Café in Rome. In 2004, following the success in German radio WDR2’s competition – Europa XXL, where Winter Moods placed first amongst 10 bands from Europe, and was invited to perform at the Ring Fest held in Cologne, Germany.

	Over the years Winter Moods garnered several awards. The band was voted as the Best Band at six editions of the Malta Music Awards (1997, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010). In 2007 Winter Moods received the Best Song award for their timeless hit ‘Marigold’ and again in 2010 for their hit song 'My Neverland'.Ivan Grech twice won the award for Best Song Writer, in 2007 and 2010.~~<ref name=wintermoodsmma2010>{{cite web\|url=~~http://www.wintermoods.net/winter-moods-top-winners-at-the-malta-music-awards-2010/~~\|title=Winter Moods 2010 MMA's Awards\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>~~ In 2008 the band was awarded the Legends Award – the first time such an award was handed out.		Over the years Winter Moods garnered several awards. The band was voted as the Best Band at six editions of the Malta Music Awards (1997, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010). In 2007 Winter Moods received the Best Song award for their timeless hit ‘Marigold’ and again in 2010 for their hit song 'My Neverland'.Ivan Grech twice won the award for Best Song Writer, in 2007 and 2010.[http://www.wintermoods.net/winter-moods-top-winners-at-the-malta-music-awards-2010/] In 2008 the band was awarded the Legends Award – the first time such an award was handed out.

	During the Bay Music Awards 2004 Winter Moods were awarded the Icon Award for their ongoing contribution to the Maltese music scene and for the success their countless singles have had on 89.7 Bay. During the Bay Music Awards 2005 the band won best single of the year award for ‘Closer’ and the best single of all time award for ‘Everyday Song’. In 2007 the band garnered a further three BMAs this time for Best Band, Best Song (Marigold) and the Viewers’ Choice.		During the Bay Music Awards 2004 Winter Moods were awarded the Icon Award for their ongoing contribution to the Maltese music scene and for the success their countless singles have had on 89.7 Bay. During the Bay Music Awards 2005 the band won best single of the year award for ‘Closer’ and the best single of all time award for ‘Everyday Song’. In 2007 the band garnered a further three BMAs this time for Best Band, Best Song (Marigold) and the Viewers’ Choice.
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	* ''Ordinary Men'' (2006)		* ''Ordinary Men'' (2006)
	* ''Argento'' (2010)		* ''Argento'' (2010)

	~~== Notes ==~~
	~~{{Reflist}}~~

	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	*[http://www.wintermoods.net/band// Band Official Biography]		*[http://www.wintermoods.net/band// Band Official Biography]
	*[http://www.wintermoods.net/discography// Band's Discography]		*[http://www.wintermoods.net/discography// Band's Discography]


	[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]		[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
	[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]		[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

	Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties. Two young boys, including bassist Joseph Rizzo were in a band in search for a vocalist. ~~They~~ took on a friend still in his teens, [[Ivan Grech]]. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.<ref name=wintermoods>{{cite web\|url=http://wintermoods.net/band/\|title=Winter Moods Official Biography\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>		Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties in [[l-Isla]]. Two young boys, including bassist [[Joseph Rizzo]] were in a band in search for a vocalist. Their first singer was [[Jesmond Attard]]. Later the band took on a friend from l-Isla, still in his teens, [[Ivan Grech]]. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.<ref name=wintermoods>{{cite web\|url=http://wintermoods.net/band/\|title=Winter Moods Official Biography\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>

	The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.		The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.

			During a spell when Ivan Grech emigrated to Australia, [[Mark Doneo]] became the band's vocalist. Later, when Ivan returned to Malta, he returned as the band's frontman too.

	Etienne Robinich joined on keyboards. During the nineties the emergence of new radio stations put an emphasis on airplay. Winter Moods released their first single ‘Sarah’, which was an instant hit with listeners. This song remains one of the band’s most popular tracks to this day. ‘Sarah’ was included in the band’s first CD album released in 1996. Self-titled Winter Moods, the album was reminiscent of the members’ original influences.		Etienne Robinich joined on keyboards. During the nineties the emergence of new radio stations put an emphasis on airplay. Winter Moods released their first single ‘Sarah’, which was an instant hit with listeners. This song remains one of the band’s most popular tracks to this day. ‘Sarah’ was included in the band’s first CD album released in 1996. Self-titled Winter Moods, the album was reminiscent of the members’ original influences.

Joejulian at 06:10, 10 August 2017

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

	Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties. Two young boys, including bassist Joseph Rizzo were in a band in search for a vocalist. They took on a friend still in his teens, Ivan Grech. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.<ref name=wintermoods>{{cite web\|url=http://wintermoods.net/band/\|title=Winter Moods Official Biography\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>		Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties. Two young boys, including bassist Joseph Rizzo were in a band in search for a vocalist. They took on a friend still in his teens, [[Ivan Grech]]. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.<ref name=wintermoods>{{cite web\|url=http://wintermoods.net/band/\|title=Winter Moods Official Biography\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>

	The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.		The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.

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Band members

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	==Band members==		==Band members==
	* Ivan Grech (vocals and keyboards)		* [[Ivan Grech]] (vocals and keyboards)
	* Joseph Rizzo (Bass)		* [[Joseph Rizzo]] (Bass)
	* Melvin Caruana (acoustic and electric guitars)		* [[Melvin Caruana]] (acoustic and electric guitars)
	* Karl Fenech (drums)		* [[Karl Fenech]] (drums)
	* Etienne Robinich (keyboards)		* [[Etienne Robinich]] (keyboards)

	==Albums==		==Albums==

Lib66 at 07:34, 19 October 2014

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	* ''Ordinary Men'' (2006)		* ''Ordinary Men'' (2006)
	* ''Argento'' (2010)		* ''Argento'' (2010)

	~~==External links==~~
	* [http://www.wintermoods.net/band// Band Official Biography]
	* [http://www.wintermoods.net/discography// Band's Discography]

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	*[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]		*[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]

	==External links==		==External links==

	*[http://www.wintermoods.net/ Winter Moods website]		*[http://www.wintermoods.net/ Winter Moods website]
	*[http://www.myspace.com/wintermoods Winter Moods myspace]		*[http://www.myspace.com/wintermoods Winter Moods myspace]
			*[http://www.wintermoods.net/band// Band Official Biography]
			*[http://www.wintermoods.net/discography// Band's Discography]


	[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]		[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
	[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]		[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

Lib66 at 08:51, 12 May 2013

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	~~{{stub}}~~		'''Winter Moods''' is a [[Malta\|Maltese]] rock band from Senglea originally formed in 1985. Throughout the past 25 years the band produced 5 albums, and broke local records for attendance with their 2 concerts, one on the 9th of July 2008, and the other one on the 30th of July 2010, the latest concert being attended by more than 10,000 fans, the largest number ever for a Maltese band.
	'''Winter Moods''' is a Maltese rock band from [[Senglea]] originally formed in 1985.
			== Biography ==

			Winter Moods was formed in mid-eighties. Two young boys, including bassist Joseph Rizzo were in a band in search for a vocalist. They took on a friend still in his teens, Ivan Grech. They preferred music over everything else in life. They met frequently in a garage in Senglea on cold grey days to put together their own original songs. Thus the mood, thus the name of the band – Winter Moods.<ref name=wintermoods>{{cite web\|url=http://wintermoods.net/band/\|title=Winter Moods Official Biography\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>

			The early years were all about playing in front of a crowd. The local music scene was ripe with activity. Bands came and went, some making more noise than others. Only one band stood the test of time, evolving and adapting itself to the changes in the music scene.

			Etienne Robinich joined on keyboards. During the nineties the emergence of new radio stations put an emphasis on airplay. Winter Moods released their first single ‘Sarah’, which was an instant hit with listeners. This song remains one of the band’s most popular tracks to this day. ‘Sarah’ was included in the band’s first CD album released in 1996. Self-titled Winter Moods, the album was reminiscent of the members’ original influences.

			Guitarist Melvin Caruana was the last member to join the band in 1997. Shortly after, in 2000, the band went on to launch their next CD album, ‘Morning Ale’ which produced hit songs ‘Jamaica’, ‘Ride’ and ‘Everyday Song’ – awarded the best song of all time.

			Winter Moods’ third CD album, ‘Butterfly House’ was released in April 2003. It featured the top hit ‘Come To You’, and following on its predecessor’s success, this album reached the top of the local charts within days of its release. Winter Moods’ fourth album ‘Ordinary Men’ combines the band’s musical expertise with new styles. ‘Ordinary Men’ became the band’s best selling album to date, and includes the band’s most famous song ‘Marigold’.

			The band’s youngest member, Karl Fenech joined in 2009 to play on drums.

			Winter Moods celebrated their silver anniversary in 2010 with the launch of a new album, ‘Argento’ and with a major concert which took place on The Granaries in Floriana on the 30th of July.

			Winter Moods etched their name in Maltese music history by performing in front of the largest ever Maltese crowd to attend a paying concert. On 9 July 2008, the band performed in front of over 7500 people in what has been termed as the best local concert of all time.<ref name=wintermoods2008>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wintermoods.net/winter-moods-make-history/\|title=July 2008 Winter Moods Concert\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref>

			On the 30th of July 2010, Winter Moods managed to break their own record when they performed in front of the biggest ever crowd to attend a concert by a Maltese band.<ref name=wintermoodsrecord>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wintermoods.net/over-10000-fans-rock-fosos-at-winter-moods-concert/\|title=Over 10,000 fans rock fosos at Winter Moods concert\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref> Over 10,000 fans were in attendance for this record breaking event at The Granaries in Floriana.

			Through their career, Winter Moods had to opportunity to meet and perform with some of their idols, namely Bryan Adams, Elton John, Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Bob Geldof, Fish (ex-Marillion), Antonello Venditti, Deep Purple and the SAS Band. The SAS Band was made up of Spike Edney (ex-Queen keyboardist), Paul Young, Fish and Chris Thompson, with whom Ivan also sang ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’.

			Winter Moods also performed alongside Maroon 5, Enrique Iglesias and Akon in the Isle of MTV Malta Special. In 2007 the band supported the CiaO’Scia concert held in Malta featuring Claudio Baglioni, Gianni Morandi and Riccardo Cocciante. Baglioni sang Winter Moods’ ‘Marigold’ together with the band.

			Winter Moods performed at number of music festivals in Europe. In June 2000, the band performed at the Belfort Rock Festival in France, in September 2002 Winter Moods participated at the National Youth Rock Festival in Cyprus. In July 2003 Winter Moods were invited to perform at the Hard Rock Café in Rome. In 2004, following the success in German radio WDR2’s competition – Europa XXL, where Winter Moods placed first amongst 10 bands from Europe, and was invited to perform at the Ring Fest held in Cologne, Germany.

			Over the years Winter Moods garnered several awards. The band was voted as the Best Band at six editions of the Malta Music Awards (1997, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010). In 2007 Winter Moods received the Best Song award for their timeless hit ‘Marigold’ and again in 2010 for their hit song 'My Neverland'.Ivan Grech twice won the award for Best Song Writer, in 2007 and 2010.<ref name=wintermoodsmma2010>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wintermoods.net/winter-moods-top-winners-at-the-malta-music-awards-2010/\|title=Winter Moods 2010 MMA's Awards\|publisher=Winter Moods}}</ref> In 2008 the band was awarded the Legends Award – the first time such an award was handed out.

			During the Bay Music Awards 2004 Winter Moods were awarded the Icon Award for their ongoing contribution to the Maltese music scene and for the success their countless singles have had on 89.7 Bay. During the Bay Music Awards 2005 the band won best single of the year award for ‘Closer’ and the best single of all time award for ‘Everyday Song’. In 2007 the band garnered a further three BMAs this time for Best Band, Best Song (Marigold) and the Viewers’ Choice.

			==Band members==
			* Ivan Grech (vocals and keyboards)
			* Joseph Rizzo (Bass)
			* Melvin Caruana (acoustic and electric guitars)
			* Karl Fenech (drums)
			* Etienne Robinich (keyboards)

			==Albums==
			* ''Winter Moods'' (1996)
			* ''Morning Ale'' (2000)
			* ''Butterfly House'' (2003)
			* ''Ordinary Men'' (2006)
			* ''Argento'' (2010)

			==External links==
			* [http://www.wintermoods.net/band// Band Official Biography]
			* [http://www.wintermoods.net/discography// Band's Discography]

			== Notes ==
			{{Reflist}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

DSMuscat at 23:02, 14 October 2010

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]		*[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]

	==External links==		==External links==

DSMuscat at 23:01, 14 October 2010

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	[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]		[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]

			==External links==

			*[http://www.wintermoods.net/ Winter Moods website]
			*[http://www.myspace.com/wintermoods Winter Moods myspace]


	[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]		[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
	[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]		[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

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			'''Winter Moods''' is a Maltese rock band from [[Senglea]] originally formed in 1985.

			== See also ==

			[[Winter Moods (2010 concert review)]]


			[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
			[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

Tonisant: moved Winter Moods to Winter Moods (2010 concert review): changed name to something more appropriate as original name is clearly reserved for artists' details rather than just one gig.

2010-10-14T12:45:48Z

moved Winter Moods to Winter Moods (2010 concert review): changed name to something more appropriate as original name is clearly reserved for artists' details rather than just one gig.

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