And One

And One is a German Synthpop and EBM band. Their members include Steve Naghavi, Chris Ruiz (1989 - 1991 and 2001 to present), Joke Jay (199

And One is a German Synthpop and EBM band. Their members include Steve Naghavi, Chris Ruiz (1989 - 1991 and 2001 to present), Joke Jay (1992 - 2001), Rick Schah, Alex Two (1990 - 1993), Annelie Bertilsson (2000) and Gio van Oli (2001 to present).

The band formed after Steve Naghavi and Chris Ruiz met in 1989 at a Berlin club. Being fans of early EBM music, Naghavi and Ruiz decided to follow in the footsteps of Synth-pop band Depeche Mode by using two keyboards and a beatbox. The duo became a trio with the addition of Alex Two, prior to the release of their debut album, Anguish. Going into the release of Anguish they had already garnered a decent following through touring and appearances at various parties. With their debut release they took home the "Best New Artist" award in Germany in 1991. While Naghavi is still with the band, Ruiz left in 1992. The band is now comprised of 4 members: Steve Naghavi, Joke Jay (replacing Ruiz), Rick Schah (replacing Two) and Annelie Bertilsson. And One has released on two different record labels, leaving Machinery Records for Virgin Records around 1996-97, while label/distributor Metropolis Records currently handling portions of their distribution.