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Bow Wow Wow

27 concerts

Formed in London in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren, Bow Wow Wow, featuring Annabella Lwin, is known for hits like "I Want Candy." Their new wave style blends punk, pop, and African rhythms. The band's two albums secured their pop history, with highlights including "Go Wild in the Country." They influenced music piracy culture with the cassette single "C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!" and worked with notable figures like Boy George. Disbanding in 1983, the band reunited for tours, impacting the music scene with their lively performances and distinctive style.

Gene Loves Jezebel

3 concerts

Gene Loves Jezebel, formed by Welsh twins Jay and Michael Aston, is a goth-influenced band known for "Jealous," their highest-charting U.S. single. Major albums include "Promise" and "Discover." They collaborated with musicians like John Cale. Over the years, lineup changes included notable members like guitarist James Stevenson. The Aston brothers eventually split, each touring with their versions of the band, leading to a legal settlement over the name. Jay's group released "Dance Underwater" in 2017.

Tommy Tutone

5 concerts

Tommy Tutone, led by Tommy Heath and Jim Keller, rose to fame with the 1981 hit "867-5309/Jenny," reaching No. 4 and earning gold status. Despite their early success, they disbanded after 1983's *National Emotion*. Heath revived the name in 1994 with *Nervous Love* and continued releases like *Tutone.rtf* in 1998.

Big Country

25 concerts

Big Country, formed by Stuart Adamson in 1981, is known for its Celtic rock style with hits like "In a Big Country" and "Wonderland." Their debut, *The Crossing,* went platinum in the UK and gold in the US. Despite changes in lineup, they continued releasing music into the next century. Collaborations include Ray Davies, and notable albums like *Steeltown* and *The Seer* kept them in the charts. Stuart Adamson, originally from England, battled personal issues and was found deceased in 2001.