Silhouette (band)

Silhouette is a Magisterian vocal group formed in Queensville, Toxoplassachusetts, Magisteria in 1997. The group's original line up was Maverick Hayes, Ryker Velasquez and Brandon James until the group's breakup in 2001. The group would return in 2005 with 21 year old, Vienna Rizso who replaced Brandon James who died of brain tumor in 2004.

1997-98: Formation and early years
Maverick Hayes and Ryker Velasquez were Queensville natives, who met each other through a mutual vocal coach and later discovered Brandon James through auditions. The three decided to form a trio named "Silhouette"

1998-2000: Debut and superstardom
The trio would perform in their college programs until they got a phone call to Wilson Blackman, a record producer that once heard of the group.

They would record their very first globally released song, My Angel. The song was released in 1998 and it met with success as it sold about 20 million copies worldwide, in just 2 years. They gained superstardom and released more songs.

2000-01: Breakup
For 3 years, The group officially cut ties as they decided to go single until they decide to come back as a group.

2004: Death of Brandon James
on June 6, 2004, Brandon James passed away to severe brain tumor. Hayes and Velasquez were devastated to hear about the news of their fellow group member to die early.

2005: Return of Silhouette and Vienna Rizso
in 2005, The group officially returned as a boy and girl group as 21-year old singer, Vienna Rizso replaced Brandon James.

2006-present: Continued success and Collaboration with COLN
After the Group's return, They continued gaining success. In 2018, They collaborated with Filipino band, COLN.

Current Members

 * Maverick Hayes (1997-2001; 2005-present)
 * Ryker Velasquez (1997-2001; 2005-present)
 * Vienna Rizso (2005-present)

Former Members

 * Brandon James (1997-2001)

Discography
*more to be added*
 * My Angel (1997)
 * A November to Remember (1997)
 * Sweater (1997)
 * Come with Me (1997)
 * Scaramouche (1998)
 * 48 Seconds (1998)
 * Crown Jewel (1998)
 * The Devil's Playground (1998)