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The English Beat

12 concerts

Formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, The Beat became an overnight sensation and a leading band of the Two Tone Ska movement. Blending soul, reggae, pop, and punk, they created an infectious dance rhythm promoting unity. Dave Wakeling later kept the legacy alive touring as The English Beat.

Modern English

5 concerts

Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English evolved from post-punk to a commercial New Wave sound on their 1982 album After the Snow. They are best known for the iconic hit I Melt With You, which has surpassed 8 million radio plays and earned a 2024 BMI London Award.

Wang Chung

2 concerts

Formed in London, new wave band Wang Chung achieved major U.S. success in the mid-1980s. Originally named Huang Chung, the group released hits like Dance Hall Days and To Live and Die in L.A. Their 1986 album Mosaic featured the hit Everybody Have Fun Tonight.

Howard Jones

7 concerts

Born in Hythe, England, synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones shaped 80s new wave with hits like "New Song," "What Is Love?," and "Things Can Only Get Better." Renowned for philosophical songwriting and pioneering synthesizers, he performed at Live Aid and sold millions of albums. His discography includes Dialogue (2022) and Piano Composed Spirio (2025), and he has collaborated with artists such as BT.

Richard Blade

British-American Richard Blade, from Torquay, England, is an iconic radio, TV, and film personality. Celebrated for his influential KROQ-FM DJ career, he popularized 1980s new wave music, championing bands like Duran Duran and Depeche Mode. Blade, an author and host of music shows, holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received awards including The Golden Microphone.