Question: where was the English rock band who made the album Rank formed 

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The Beatles: Rock Band: The Beatles: Rock Band is a 2009 music video game developed by Harmonix, published by MTV Games, and distributed by Electronic Arts.  It is the third major console release in the "Rock Band" music video game series, in which players can simulate the playing of rock music by using controllers shaped like musical instruments.  "The Beatles: Rock Band" is the first band-centric game in the series, and it is centered on the popular English rock group the Beatles.  The game features virtual portrayals of the four band members performing the songs throughout the band's history, including depictions of some of their famous live performances, as well as a number of "dreamscape" sequences for songs from the Abbey Road Studios recording sessions during the group's studio years.  The game's soundtrack consists of 45 Beatles songs; additional songs and albums by the Beatles were made available for the game as downloadable content.

The Company of Snakes: The Company of Snakes were an English rock band formed in 1998, by former members of the English rock band Whitesnake who were also members of The Snakes.  They released two albums before morphing into M3 during 2004.

Siouxsie and the Banshees: Siouxsie and the Banshees were an English rock band, formed in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bass guitarist Steven Severin.  Initially associated with the English punk rock scene, the band rapidly evolved to create "a form of post-punk discord full of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation".  In 1978, they released their critically acclaimed debut album, "The Scream", and built their reputation over the next few years through subsequent releases.  With "Juju" in 1981, the group also became an important influence on the emerging gothic rock scene.  They disbanded in 1996, with Siouxsie and drummer Budgie continuing to record music as the Creatures, a second band they had formed in the early 1980s.  In 2004, Siouxsie began a solo career.

Alan White (Oasis drummer): Alan Victor White (born 26 May 1972 in Lewisham, South London) is an English rock drummer, best known as being the drummer of the English rock band Oasis from 1995 to 2004.  Before Oasis, he was the drummer of Starclub from 1991 to 1994.  He is the longest serving drummer in the band's history, performing on four studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album during his tenure.  He joined the band in May 1995 after the band's original drummer Tony McCarroll was removed from the band.  He was recommended to Noel Gallagher by Gallagher's friend Paul Weller.  Notably, Alan's brother Steve has been longtime drummer for Weller.  White left Oasis in early 2004 in somewhat unclear circumstances.  He was replaced by Zak Starkey, drummer of The Who and son of The Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr.

Genesis (Genesis album): Genesis is the twelfth studio album by the English rock band Genesis, released on 3 October 1983 on Charisma Records.  The band decided on its title as each of the album's nine tracks were written as a group.  The album cover depicts the shapes from a Shape-O, a children's toy made by Tupperware.  For this reason, some fans refer to this album in conversation as "Shapes".  Mike Rutherford referred to this album as his favourite Genesis album.  According to AllMusic, the album established that Genesis were "now primarily a pop band", although "art rock functions as coloring to the pop songs".

The Smiths: The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982.  The band consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce.  Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s."  Q" magazine's Simon Goddard argued in 2007 that the Smiths were "the one truly vital voice of the '80s", "the most influential British guitar group of the decade" and the "first indie outsiders to achieve mainstream success on their own terms".  The "NME" named the Smiths the "most influential artist ever" in a 2002 poll, over the Beatles.

Rank (album): Rank is the live album by the English rock band The Smiths.  It was released in September 1988 by their British record company, Rough Trade, and reached No. 2 in the British charts.  In the United States, the album was released on Sire Records and made No. 77.

Deep Purple: Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968.  The band is considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although their musical approach changed over the years.  Originally formed as a progressive rock band, the band shifted to a heavier sound in 1970.  Deep Purple, together with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies".  They were listed in the 1975 "Guinness Book of World Records" as "the globe's loudest band" for a 1972 concert at London's Rainbow Theatre, and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide.

Roger Chapman: Roger Maxwell Chapman (born 8 April 1942 in Leicester), also known as Chappo, is an English rock vocalist.  He is best known as a member of the progressive rock band Family, which he joined along with Charlie Whitney, in 1966 and also the rock, R&B band Streetwalkers formed in 1974.  His idiosyncratic brand of showmanship when performing and vocal vibrato led him to become a cult figure on the British rock scene.  Chapman is claimed to have said that he was trying to sing like both Little Richard and his idol Ray Charles.  Since the early 1980s he has spent much of his time in Germany and has made occasional appearances there and elsewhere.

Led Zeppelin discography: The discography of the English rock band Led Zeppelin consists of nine studio albums, four live albums, nine compilation albums, 16 singles and eight music downloads. Formed in London in 1968, the group consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bass player John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham.  The band pioneered the concept of album-oriented rock and often refused to release popular songs as singles.  Nevertheless, four of their ten songs that reached the Hot 100 had no mention of the title in the lyrics: "Immigrant Song", "Black Dog", "Over the Hills and Far Away", "D'yer Mak'er".  Their debut album, "Led Zeppelin" (1969), released by Atlantic Records, charted at number six on the UK Albums Chart and at number ten on the United States "Billboard" 200.  It received several sales certifications, including an 8 times multi-platinum from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Diamond from the Music Canada.  Led Zeppelin's second studio album, "Led Zeppelin II", recorded when the band were on tour, was released a few months after the first.  It reached number one in several countries, including the UK and the US, where it was certified 12 times multi-platinum.  The album produced Led Zeppelin's most successful single, "Whole Lotta Love", which peaked at several music charts in the top 10. " Led Zeppelin III" (1970) was a softer, more folk-based effort compared to the hard rock of the band's previous releases.  It also peaked at number one in the UK and in the US.

Supporting paragraphs: Rank (album) The Smiths
Answer: Manchester