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Busted

30 concerts

British pop-punk band Busted, known for hits like "Year 3000" and "Crashed the Wedding," celebrated their 20th anniversary with a sold-out UK tour and their first UK #1 album in 2023.

Soft Cell

25 concerts

Soft Cell, an English synth-pop duo formed in the late '70s, gained fame with their hit "Tainted Love." Marc Almond and Dave Ball, initially art students, pioneered the new wave style, reaching chart success with albums like "Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret." They scored several UK hits and collaborated with acts like The The and Gene Pitney. Despite disbanding in the mid-'80s, they reunited in the 2000s, producing albums like "Cruelty Without Beauty" and the 2022 release "Happiness Not Included," showcasing their enduring impact on electronic music.

Deacon Blue

16 concerts

Deacon Blue, from Glasgow, famed for their debut "Raintown," blend bittersweet tunes with hope. They achieved 7M album sales, 2 No.1 albums, 14 hit singles, and more.

Beverley Knight

7 concerts

Beverley Knight, hailed as the queen of British Soul, has had a vibrant career with gold and platinum albums, 14 Top 40 hits, 3 MOBO awards, and an MBE. She's starred in West End shows like 'Memphis' and 'The Bodyguard.' In 2023, she won an Olivier for 'Sylvia.' Knight has collaborated with Prince, Chaka Khan, and more.

James Blunt

28 concerts

James Blunt, born in Tidworth, England, is best known for his hit single "You're Beautiful" from his debut album "Back to Bedlam." A former British Army officer, Blunt's style is contemporary soft rock. His debut was the UK’s top-selling album in 2005. Notable albums include "Some Kind of Trouble" and "The Afterlove," featuring collaborations with Ed Sheeran. His work often charts internationally, and he continues to release music, maintaining his status as a successful global artist.

Texas

20 concerts

Formed in Glasgow in 1987 by Sharleen Spiteri and Johnny McElhone, Texas hit global fame with "I Don't Want a Lover." Known for "Say What You Want" with Wu-Tang's Method Man, they achieved success with albums like "White on Blonde" and "Hi."

Bananarama

2 concerts

U.K. pop group Bananarama, formed by Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin, and Siobhan Fahey, became '80s icons with hits like "Venus" and "Cruel Summer." Known for their dance-pop style, they collaborated with Fun Boy Three and Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Despite Fahey's departure in 1988, the group thrived globally, celebrated by a 2018 reunion and their 40th anniversary in 2022.