Cruel World Festival Pasadena Tickets - Brookside at the Rose Bowl

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Duran Duran

16 concerts

UK's Duran Duran blends art and extremes in hits like "Hungry Like the Wolf" & "Rio". Rock Hall of Fame inductees, 100M+ albums sold, #1 Bond theme artists, fashion icons. Frequent collaborators include David Lynch.

The Motels

23 concerts

Martha Davis fronted The Motels, a band from Berkeley, formed 1971, renamed in LA, 1975. Known for hits "Only the Lonely" & "Suddenly Last Summer," the band earned two gold albums. After a 1987 split, Davis pursued solo projects and diverse musical collaborations. Reformed The Motels with some original members continue performing.

Ministry

30 concerts

Born in Chicago, Ministry, led by Al Jourgensen, innovated industrial music with hits from seminal albums like 'Psalm 69'. Grammy-nominated six times, known for a harsh, evolving sound.

Patriarchy

2 concerts

PATRIARCHY, led by LA's Actually Huizenga, blends themes of sex, power, and mythology with sounds of ABBA and NIN. Produced by Matia Simovich and mixed by John Fryer.

The Jesus and Mary Chain

6 concerts

The Jesus and Mary Chain, formed in Glasgow 1984, are known for their influential alt-rock style & hits like "Just Like Honey." Celebrated for pioneering the shoegaze genre, they recorded their latest album at Mogwai's studio.

Heaven 17

23 concerts

Originating from the UK, techno-pop trio Heaven 17, spun from Human League, are known for hits like "Temptation." They collaborated with artists like Tina Turner. Awards and tours mark their success.

The Stranglers

14 concerts

UK's The Stranglers, formed 1974 in Guildford, fused '60s garage & psychedelic keys into punk. Known for hits like "Golden Brown," they evolved beyond their punk roots, maintaining relevance over decades with notable shifts in sound and lineup, achieving critical and commercial success.

Simple Minds

49 concerts

UK band Simple Minds, known for their diverse styles including pop and art-rock, have topped charts worldwide with hits like "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and "Belfast Child." Achievements include six No.1 albums, over 60 million records sold, and iconic performances at Live Aid and Nelson Mandela tributes.

The Mission

9 concerts

UK rock band The Mission, formed in 1985, achieved 14 Top 40 hits and sold millions globally. Celebrated for thrilling live shows and top album "Another Fall From Grace." Known for relentless tours and dedicated fanbase.

Adam Ant

23 concerts

London-born Adam Ant, a pivotal new wave artist, transitioned from post-punk with Adam and the Ants to glam-infused pop, achieving chart-toppers like "Ant Music." Notable for theatrical styles and solo hits like "Goody Two Shoes," his later work influenced alt-rock. Collaborated extensively with Marco Pirroni.

The Faint

3 concerts

The Faint, from Omaha, Nebraska, are key New Wave revivalists known for electrifying indie rock, dance-punk, and electro-pop. Notable albums include *Blank-Wave Arcade*, *Danse Macabre*, *Doom Abuse*, and *Egowerk*. They've collaborated with artists like Conor Oberst and remixed tracks for Nine Inch Nails. With ever-evolving styles and vibrant live shows, they helped popularize Saddle Creek Records.