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This article is about the pop group. For the U.S. route in New England, see U.S. Route 5.
US5 
US5, Berlin (2008)Background information Origin United Kingdom
United StatesGenres Pop, dance-pop Years active 2005–2010 Labels Sony BMG/Transcontinental Website US5.com Members Christopher Richard Stringini (2005– Present)
Izzy Gallegos (2005– Present)
Cayce Clayton (2008– Present)
Jay Khan (2005–Present)
Jayson Pena (2009–Present)Past members Mikel Johnson (2005-2007)
Chris Watrin (2005-2008)
Vincent Tomas (2007-2009)US5 is a multinational pop boy band. The band originated in 2005 on the German RTL II television reality show Big in America and debuted in June of the same year on Lou Pearlman’s Transcontinental label. US5 became successful throughout central Europe with their first album Here We Go and with several hit records thereafter.
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Career
US5 enjoyed success gaining their first Gold Record in America from their first single called 'Maria' released in 2005. The same song went straight in at number 1 in Germany and became a huge summer hit in several other European countries. On the back of the success of 'Maria' their debut album titled 'Here We Go' released in October 2005, became a huge success gaining them Gold and Platinum records in Germany and Austria. To date, album has sold more than 2,5 millions.
In 2006, US5 did a string of school tours and various promotions up and down the UK. This coincided with the second season of 'Big In America' airing on UK's MTV channel. They released 'Maria' and it entered the UK top 40 at number 38. US5 continued their success in central Europe in 2006 and 2007.
Original member Mikel Johnson left the band for a solo career. He was replaced by Vince Tomas. In 2008, the remaining German member of the band, Chris Watrin also decided to leave the band.
US5 released their single 'The Boys Are Back' from the successful film 'High School Musical 3'. This was followed by a third studio album titled 'Around The World'.
At the end of 2008, the group welcomed another new member Cayce Clayton. With four of the five members now being American, the group decided to relocate to the USA.
The last line-up of US5 was Richie Stringini, Izzy Gallegos, Cayce Clayton, Jayson Pena all from the USA, and Jay Khan from England.
Band members
- 2005–Present: Christopher "Richie" Stringini (born November 28, 1986, in Wheaton, Illinois, United States)
- 2008-present:
- 2005–Present: Izzy Gallegos (born September 19, 1983, in Stockton, California, United States)
- 2005–Present: Tariq Jay Khan (born 31 March 1981,in London, England, UK)
- 2009–Present: Jayson Pena (born 28 October 1990,in [[Harlem, New York,USA
Former band members
- 2005–2007: Michael “Mikel” Johnson (born July 18, 1987, in Mainz, Germany)
- 2005–2011: Christoph “Chris” Watrin (born August 7, 1988, in Cologne, Germany)
- 2007-2009: Vincent “Vince” Tomas (born August 27, 1989, in Columbus, Ohio, United States)
Discography
Studio albums
- Here We Go (2005)
- In Control (2006)
- Around the World (2008)
- Back Again (2009)
Singles
Year Title Chart Positions[citation needed] Album GER AUT SWI UK POL EU 2005 “Maria” 1 4 8 38 5 9 Here We Go “Just Because of You” 3 3 8 – 42 14 2006 “Come Back to Me Baby” 3 4 4 – 58 9 Here We Go – New Edition “Mama” 4 6 18 – 77 16 “In the Club” 2 2 15 – 1 13 In Control 2007 “One Night with You” 2 8 38 – 2 15 “Rhythm of Life (Shake It Down)” 4 6 25 – 4 18 In Control - Reloaded “Too Much Heaven” (featuting Robin Gibb) 7 26 – – 61 68 2008 “Round and Round” 7 17 72 – – – Around the World “The Boys Are Back” 14 29 – – – – 2009 “Anytime” - - – – – – Back Again DVDs
- US5 – The History (2005)
- Here We Go – Live & Private (2006)
- US5 – Live In Concert (2006)
- US5 On Holiday (2008)
Awards and nominations
- 2005
- Gold for - Maria“ (Germany)
- Gold for - Maria“ (USA)
- Gold for “Here We Go”
- Platin for „Here We Go“
- Goldener Bravo Otto to "Superband Pop"
- Yam! Award "Superstar 2005" for Richie
- German Radio Award als "Best Newcomer Male"
- ADTV Music-Award for „Maria“
- 2006
- XPress-Award "Goldener Pinguin" to "Best Band"
- Platin for „Here We Go“ (Austria)
- Gold for “US 5 - The History “
- Jetix Kids Award "Best Band"
- Goldener Bravo Otto "Superband Pop"
- 2007
- Gold for 'Here we go' in Poland (10.000)
- Gold for 'In Control' in Poland (more than 100,000)
- Radio Regenbogen Award "Popgroup of the Year"
- Steiger Award "Nachwuchs"
- Goldene Kamera "Pop International Band"
- Goldener Otto "Super Band Pop"
- Vivalicious Style Award
- Viva Comet in Polen "Superband // Show of the Year"
- Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards "Favoriteband"
- Jetix Kids Award "Best Band"
- 2008
- Goldener Otto "Beste Band"
- Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards "Favoriteband"
- Jetix Kids Award "Best Band"
External links
Categories:- International boy bands
- American boy bands
- German boy bands
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