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Line 1: {{About\|the band\|the roller coaster\|Invertigo (roller coaster~~)\|the upcoming film\|Invertigo (film~~)}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=~~May~~October ~~2011~~2020}} {{Use Australian English\|date=May 2011}} ~~{{Refimprove\|date=April 2010}}~~ {{Infobox musical artist \| name = Invertigo \| ~~alias~~ image = \| ~~image~~ image_size = \| image_upright = ~~\| caption = Invertigo's only album, ''Forum'' (2001)~~ \| landscape = <!-- yes, if wide image, otherwise leave blank --> ~~\| background = group_or_band~~ \| ~~origin~~ alt = ~~[[Melbourne]], [[Australia]]~~ \| ~~Genre~~caption = ~~[[Pop rock]], [[power pop]]~~= \| ~~years_active~~alias = ~~2000-2001~~ ~~Reforming:~~ ~~2008~~= Vertigo \| origin = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ~~\| label = [[Standard Records]]{{disambiguation needed\|date=October 2011}}, [[Atlantic Records]]~~ \| ~~website~~ genre = {{flatlist\| * [[Pop rock]] ~~\| past_members = <BR>~~ * [[power pop]] Christian Argenti (lead vocals) (2000-2001); }} Vincent Leigh (drums) (2000-2001); \| years_active = {{flatlist\| Gerry Leigh (guitar) (2000-2001); 1996–1999 James Leigh (guitar, vocals, keyboards) (2000-2001). 2000–2003 * 2008 }} \| label = {{flatlist\| * Gotham/BMG * Standard * [[Atlantic Records\|Atlantic]] }} \| associated_acts = [[Pseudo Echo]] \| website = <!-- {{URL\|www.example.com}} --> \| current_members = \| past_members = * James Leigh * Gerry Leigh * Vincent Leigh * Hugh Wilson * [[Christian Argenti]] }} ~~'''Invertigo''' were an Australian four-piece [[pop music\|pop]]/[[rock music\|rock]] group active in the early 2000s (decade).~~ '''Invertigo''' were an Australian four-piece [[pop rock]] group active in the early 2000s. They originally formed as '''Vertigo''' in 1996, by the three Leigh brothers: Gerry (born 10 May 1966) on guitar, James (born 1 December 1967) on keyboards and Vince (born 19 November 1965) on drums (the latter two are former members of [[Pseudo Echo]]); together with Hugh Wilson on lead vocals. They had a top 40 hit on the [[ARIA Charts\|ARIA Singles Chart]] with "Forever Lately" and released an album before disbanding in 1999. The Leigh brothers formed Invertigo in 2000 with [[Christian Argenti]] (born 3 January 1975) on lead vocals. Their highest charting single, "Chances Are...", reached No. 19 and their sole album, ''[[Forum (album)\|Forum]]'', peaked at No. 11. That group broke up in 2003. Its members were [[Christian Argenti]] (born 3 January 1975) as well as brothers [[Gerry Leigh]] (born '''Gerome William Leigh''' on 10 May 1996?), [[James Leigh (musician)\|James Leigh]] (born 1 December 1967) and [[Vince Leigh]] (born 19 November 1965) (the latter two of which were former members of [[Pseudo Echo]]). ==Career== ~~== Early incarnation (as Vertigo) ==~~ ===1996–1999: Early incarnation (as Vertigo)=== Originally formed as '''Vertigo''' in 1996, they released the single "Forever Lately" in 1997 which became an Australian radio hit, followed by the single "Human Need". The '''Vertigo''' lineup consisted of lead singer Hugh Wilson as well as the three Leigh brothers, and they recorded an album: mixed by Chris Lord-Alge. Following the departure of their lead singer in 1999, Vertigo disbanded. Invertigo were originally formed as Vertigo in 1996 in Melbourne, by the three Leigh brothers: Gerry (born Jerome William Dingli, 10 May 1966) on guitar, James (born James Joseph Dingli, 1 December 1967) on keyboards and Vince (born Vincent Paul Dingli, 19 November 1964) on drums; together with Hugh Wilson on lead vocals.<ref name="McFarlane">{{cite book \| last1 = McFarlane \| first1 = Ian \| author-link1 = Ian McFarlane \| title = [[Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop]] \| chapter = Encyclopedia entry for 'Pseudo Echo' \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20040218053313/http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=656 \| chapter-url = http://www.whammo.com.au/encyclopedia.asp?articleid=656 \| year = 1999 \| publisher = [[Allen & Unwin]] \| location = [[St Leonards, New South Wales\|St Leonards, NSW]] \| archive-date = 18 February 2004 \| isbn = 1-86508-072-1 \| url-status = dead}}</ref><ref name="Holmgren">{{Cite web \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121008180543/http://hem.passagen.se/honga/database/p/pseudoecho.html \| url = http://hem.passagen.se/honga/database/p/pseudoecho.html \|work = hem.passagen.se \| title = Pseudo Echo \| publisher = [[Australian Rock Database]] \| last1 = Holmgren \| first1 = Magnus \| last2 = Warnqvist \| first2 = Stefan \| last3 = McAlister \| first3 = Karen \| archive-date = 8 October 2012 \| access-date = 4 May 2017 }}</ref> James had joined [[Pseudo Echo]] in October 1984 on keyboards and Vince (ex-Marginal Era) followed in November 1985 on drums.<ref name="McFarlane"/><ref name="Holmgren"/><ref name="Nimmervoll">{{cite web \| archive-url = https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20050128130000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/14231/20050129-0000/www.howlspace.com.au/en3/invertigo/invertigo.htm\| url = http://www.howlspace.com.au/en3/invertigo/invertigo.htm \| title = Invertigo \| last1 = Nimmervoll \| first1 = Ed \| author-link1 = Ed Nimmervoll \| publisher = Howlspace – The Living History of Our Music. White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd (Ed Nimmervoll) \| archive-date = 28 January 2005 \| access-date = 4 May 2017 }}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> After that group split in 1989 the Leigh brothers wrote material together and performed in various cover bands.<ref name="Nimmervoll"/> Vertigo released a single, "Forever Lately", in June 1997 via Gotham/BMG, which peaked at No. 38 on the [[ARIA Charts\|ARIA Singles Chart]].<ref name="McFarlane"/><ref name="AUS Charts">{{cite web \| url = http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Invertigo \| title = Discography Invertigo \| work = Australian Charts Portal \| publisher = Hung Medien \| access-date = 4 May 2017 }}</ref> They followed with another single, "Human Need", in November which reached the top 100.<ref name="McFarlane"/><ref name="Ryan">{{cite Ryan\|page=294}}</ref> The group recorded an album: mixed by Chris Lord-Alge. According to Australian music journalist, [[Ed Nimmervoll]], the Leigh brothers "started falling out with their singer around the time of releasing ['Human Need']. Losing their singer also meant losing their record contract with Gotham."<ref name="Nimmervoll"/> Following the departure of Wilson in 1999, Vertigo disbanded. ~~== Invertigo ==~~ The three Leigh brothers, however, found vocalist Christian Argenti as their new lead singer and reformed with the slightly different name of '''Invertigo''' in 2000. The June 2000 single "Desensitised", which they performed on the variety show ''[[Russell Gilbert Live]]'', signalled a return to the charts. A sample of "Desensitised" was featured on the [[Osmosis Jones]] Sampler CD. 2001 saw the release of another single, "Chances Are", in February 2001, and soon after, their debut album ''[[Forum (album)\|Forum]]'' in July. Since their only album, the band's current whereabouts is unknown. On the official Pseudo Echo site under the FAQ section it advises that Christian Argenti left the band in February 2003. Today, Christian is a radio announcer, having been the host of Melbourne sports radio station SEN's midnight to dawn program "All Night Appetitite", and is currently the presenter of "Talking Back The Night" on the regional Southern Cross radio network. ===2000–2003: ''Forum'' (as Invertigo)=== The three Leigh brothers advertised for a vocalist: Christian Argenti was the successful applicant; the four-piece formed Invertigo in 2000 in Melbourne.<ref name="Nimmervoll"/> In June of that year their debut single, "Desensitized", reached the top 30.<ref name="AUS Charts"/> It was performed on the TV variety show, ''[[Russell Gilbert\|Russell Gilbert Live]]''. A sample of "Desensitized" was featured on the ''[[Osmosis Jones]]'' Sampler CD. In December they issued their next single, "Chances Are", which became their highest charting when it peaked at No. 19.<ref name="AUS Charts"/> A third single, "Say You Do", appeared in the top 40 in June 2001. Invertigo's debut album, ''[[Forum (album)\|Forum]]'', was released on 9 July 2001, which reached No. 11 on the ARIA Albums Chart.<ref name="AUS Charts"/><ref name="ARIA Report 595"/> Brendan Swift of [[AllMusic]] felt it was "a catchy debut that shows signs of promise, but lacks the overall depth required for repeat listens... [with a] mix of slick, catchy, predigested tunes, sung by four good-looking guys."<ref name="Swift">{{cite web \| url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/forum-mw0001193284 \| title = ''Forum'' – Invertigo \| last = Swift \| first = Brendan \| publisher = [[AllMusic]] \| access-date = 4 May 2017 }}</ref> ''[[Blender (magazine)\|Blender]]''{{'}}s J. D. Considine opined that the group were "offering soft-hearted, woolen-headed love songs outfitted with blaring guitars and a muscular, insistent beat. But [their] aesthetic is so unapologetically pop all jangly guitars, orchestral synths and tight, he-man vocal harmonies that the extra volume adds no edge at all."<ref name="Considine">{{cite web \| url = http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1307 \| title = Invertigo: ''Forum'' Review \| last = Considine \| first = J. D. \| work = [[Blender (magazine)\|Blender]] \| access-date = 4 May 2017 \| url-status = dead \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927195147/http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=1307 \| archive-date = 27 September 2007 }}</ref> Christian Argenti left the band in February 2003 and the group disbanded later that year.<ref name="Nimmervoll"/> ===2003–present: Post-split=== Hugh Wilson has worked as a session vocalist, including on jingles for TV ads: "Turn Me on TEN" for Channel Ten's station identification and "I Want My Foxtel" for that network's promotion.<ref name="bMusic Where">{{cite web \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110927162446/http://www.bmusic.com.au/links/whatsnew/newsletters/archives/newsno183.html#where \| url = http://www.bmusic.com.au/links/whatsnew/newsletters/archives/newsno183.html \| title = Newsletter No. 183: Where Are They Now? – Invertigo \| work = bMusic \| issue = 183 \| location = [[Gawler, South Australia\|Gawler, SA]] \| archive-date = 27 September 2011 \| date = 21 July 2010 \| access-date = 5 May 2017 }}</ref> The Leigh brothers have been members of various cover bands. James toured with the Idols of the 80s band in 2005, which included former members of Pseudo Echo, 1927, Boom Crash Opera, Kids in the Kitchen, and Uncanny X-Men.<ref name="bMusic Where"/> Christian Argenti also worked as a guest vocalist and was later a radio announcer.<ref name="bMusic Where"/> In March 2009 he started hosting a Melbourne sports radio station, [[1116 SEN\|SEN]]'s midnight to dawn program, ''All Night Appetite''.<ref name="bMusic Where"/><ref name="Crocmedia">{{cite web \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110708205233/http://www.crocmedia.com/NEWSLETTERS/MAR09/Crocmedia_Newsletter_Mar_2009.html \| url = http://www.crocmedia.com/NEWSLETTERS/MAR09/Crocmedia_Newsletter_Mar_2009.html \| title = New Host Joins SEN's ''All Night Appetite'' \| last = Jessica \| work = Crocmedia Newsletter \| publisher = Crocmedia \| issue = 21 \| archive-date = 8 July 2011 \| date = March 2009 \| access-date = 5 May 2017 \| url-status = dead}}</ref> From February 2010 Argenti was the presenter of ''Talking Back the Night'' on [[92.5 Gold FM]] in the [[Gold Coast, Queensland\|Gold Coast]]. ==Discography== ===~~Albums~~Studio albums=== {\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ''[[Forum (album)\|Forum]]'' (2001) <small>Aus #11</small><ref>The ARIA Report, Issue 604</ref> \|+ Studio album, with selected details and chart position ! scope="col" rowspan="2"\| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"\| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1"\| Peak chart positions \|- ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;\|[[ARIA Charts\|AUS]]<br /><ref name="AUS Charts"/><ref name="ARIA Report 595">{{cite journal \| date = 23 July 2001 \| archive-url = https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20150824225100/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20150825-0851/issue595.PDF \| title = Week Commencing ~ 23rd July 2001 ~ Issue #595 \| work = The ARIA Report\| publisher = Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) \| issue = 595 \| pages = 2, 4–5, 8–9, 11, 18 \| url = http://www.aria.com.au/pages/documents/issue595.pdf \| archive-date = 24 August 2015 \| access-date = 4 May 2017 }}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> \|- ! scope="row"\| ''[[Forum (album)\|Forum]]'' \| Released: 9 July 2001 * Label: Standard (STD1202) * Format: CD \| 11 \|} ===Singles=== {\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" "Desensitised" (June 2000) <small>Aus #29</small><ref>The ARIA Report, Issue 590</ref> \|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions "Chances Are" (December 2000) <small>Aus #19</small><ref>The ARIA Report, Issue 590</ref> ! rowspan="2"\| Title *"Say You Do" (June 2001) <small>Aus #31</small><ref>The ARIA Report, Issue 600</ref> ! rowspan="2"\| Year ! colspan="1"\| Peak chart positions \|- !scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"\|[[ARIA Charts\|AUS]]<br /><ref name="AUS Charts"/><ref name="Ryan"/> \|- !scope="row"\|"Forever Lately" <small>(as Vertigo)</small> \|rowspan="2"\|1997 \|align="center"\|38 \|- !scope="row"\|"Human Need" <small>(as Vertigo)</small> \|align="center"\|97 \|- !scope="row"\|"Desensitized" \|rowspan="2"\|2000 \|align="center"\|29 \|- !scope="row"\|"Chances Are" \|align="center"\|19 \|- !scope="row"\|"Say You Do" \|2001 \|align="center"\|31 \|} ==Awards and nominations== ===ARIA Music Awards=== The [[ARIA Music Awards]] are a set of annual ceremonies presented by [[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the [[music of Australia]]. They commenced in 1987. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr\|Ref.\|Reference}} \|- \|rowspan="2" \| [[ARIA Music Awards of 2001\|2001]] \| "Chances Are" \| [[ARIA Award for Best Pop Release\|Best Pop Release]] \| {{nom}} \| <ref name="ARIA2001">{{cite web\|url=http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/year/2001 \|title=ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 2001 \|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) \|access-date=21 March 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519015907/http://www.ariaawards.com.au/history-by-year.php?year=2001 \|archive-date=19 May 2011 }}</ref> \|- \| [[Mark Hartley]] for "Chances Are" \| [[ARIA Award for Best Video\|Best Video]] \| {{nom}} \|\| <ref name="Video">ARIA Award previous winners. {{cite web\|url=https://www.ariaawards.com.au/history/award/Best-Video?view=list\|title=Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video \|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA)\|access-date= 12 December 2019 }}</ref> \|- {{end}} ===APRA Awards=== The [[APRA Awards (Australia)\|APRA Awards]] are held in Australia and New Zealand by the [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. {{Awards table}} \|- \| [[APRA Music Awards of 2001\|2001]]<ref name="2001Nom">{{cite web \| url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2000-2010/2001-awards/2001-apra-music-awards/most-performed-australian-work/ \| title = 2001 APRA Music Awards – Most Performed Australian Work \| publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) \| [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS) \| access-date = 5 May 2017 }}</ref> \| "Desensitized" \| Most Performed Australian Work \| {{Nom}} \|- \| [[APRA Music Awards of 2002\|2002]]<ref name="2002Nom">{{cite web \| url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2000-2010/2002-awards/music-awards/most-performed-australian-work/ \| title = 2002 APRA Music Awards – Most Performed Australian Work \| publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) \| Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) \| access-date = 5 May 2017 }}</ref> \| "Say You Do" \| Most Performed Australian Work \| {{Nom}} \|} ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Authority control}} ~~[[Category:Australian pop music groups]]~~ [[Category:Australian pop music groups]] [[Category:1996 establishments in Australia]] ~~{{Australia-band-stub}}~~ [[Category:2003 disestablishments in Australia]]