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Ottawan were a disco band in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They were fronted by lead singer Jean Patrick (b 6 April 1954) and Annette (b 1 November 1958), with Daniel Vangarde and Jean Kluger the main songwriters. They are best known for their two hit singles "D.I.S.C.O." and "Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)". .

Ottawa was a hardcore band from Dearborn, MI, active from december of 1993 to november of 1994. Ottawa roots can be traced back to a local band named Current. Technically Ottawa was a side-project by members of Current but with an extra - Jeff Rice on second vocals. The band threw a couple of local shows, took part in More Than Music Fest, recorded a split with Jihad (the only source of Ottawa recorded material to-day) and disbanded along with Current shortly after. Matt Weeks and J. Rice went on to form .NEMA, Andy Albus, Justin Labo and Derek Brosch...