In doing so, he also got the opportunity to do something he had wanted to do for several years - to compose, record and perform progressive rock. When it turned out that none of the original members were keen to reform the band, he decided to form a completely new outfit. This latest venture failed to achieve the same appeal as their previous productions though, and after releasing the compilation 'A Decade of Box Music' in 1992 The Box decided to call it a day.ġ1 years later, in 2003, Pisapia decided that he wanted to revive The Box. 1990 saw them return with the album 'The Pleasure and the Pain'. 'All the Time, All the Time, All the Time' was issued in 1985, and 'Closer Together' from 1987 saw the band reaching their commercial peak with three hit singles from this production.Īfter heavy touring supporting their hit album, The Box decided to take a break. The Box became a popular act, especially in their native country Canada, and had several hit singles from the albums released throughout the 80's.

Their first full length album saw the light in 1984, simply named The Box.ġ984 saw Florent leaving the band, replaced by Claude Thibeault (guitars) and with the addition of Guy Pisapia (keyboards) and Philippe Bernard (drums) the band had a line-up that would last for the rest of the first part of their career. He recruited Guy Florent (guitars) and Jean-Pierre Brie (bass) for this venture, and with the help of a drum machine a single was recorded which subsequently landed the band a record contract. Founded in 1981 in Montreal, Canada - Broke up in 1992, but a new lineup was formed in 2003Ĭanadian act THE BOX, in the very beginning known as Checkpoint Charlie, was formed by Jean-Marc Pisapia (vocals) back in 1981.

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