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The English Beat

10 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 rose from post-punk to new wave. Signed to 4AD after self-releasing a first single on Limp Records, they gained attention from BBC DJ John Peel. Their 1982 album After the Snow includes “I Melt With You.”

Wang Chung

2 concerts

London-based new wave group Wang Chung (formerly Huang Chung) scored mid-’80s U.S. hits. Jack Hues and Nick Feldman led the band behind Dance Hall Days, Everybody Have Fun Tonight, and Let’s Go!, plus albums Points on a Curve and Mosaic.

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.