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China Crisis

19 concerts

Formed near Liverpool in 1979, the pop group China Crisis consists of Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon. Known for political commentary and reggae rhythms, they charted with albums like Difficult Shapes and Flaunt the Imperfection, scoring hits including Christian and Wishful Thinking.

Big Country

16 concerts

Formed in Scotland by Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson, Big Country emerged in the early 1980s with a distinctive rock sound featuring ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and Celtic-inspired arrangements. They achieved international success with their platinum debut album, The Crossing, and hit singles including In a Big Country and Fields of Fire.

The Icicle Works

3 concerts

Formed in Liverpool in 1980, the Icicle Works was a U.K. guitar rock band led by singer, guitarist, and keyboardist Ian McNabb. Best known for their 1984 U.S. hit Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly), the group released several albums before disbanding.

The Vapors

The Vapors are a UK new wave band formed in late-70s Surrey. Discovered by The Jam’s Bruce Foxton, they toured on the 1979 Setting Sons tour and signed to United Artists. Their hit Turning Japanese reached UK No.3; debut album New Clear Days.