. . . . . . . . . . . . "Bang Gang is a melodic pop band from Iceland founded by songwriter/producer Bar\u00F0i J\u00F3hannsson (see also Lady & Bird). The band was formed in 1996, in Bar\u00F0i\u2019s hometown of Reykjav\u00EDk. Bang Gang were initially a surf band but Bar\u00F0i quickly steered the project in a more melodic pop direction.While Bar\u00F0i has worked with a number of vocalists and musicians, he remains the only constant member."@en . . "Bang Gang"@en . . . . . "group_or_band" . "1996Z"^^ . . . . .