Lost 80's Live Anaheim Tickets - Grove of Anaheim

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Boys Don't Cry

1 concert

Boys Don't Cry, formed by Nick Richards in London, hit it big with "I Wanna Be A Cowboy" in 1986. Collaborated with Lemmy and drummers Cozy Powell and Phil Collins. They revived in 2014 with "Hear It Is" and received a Grammy nomination for "Don't Call Me a Country Singer."

The English Beat

12 concerts

The Beat, from Birmingham, England, burst onto the scene in 1979 with their infectious blend of soul, reggae, pop, and punk. A key band in the British Two Tone Ska movement, they promoted love and unity through danceable rhythms. Frontman Dave Wakeling keeps their legacy alive, touring globally with The English Beat and performing hits from The Beat and General Public.

A Flock Of Seagulls

18 concerts

A Flock of Seagulls, an electro-pop band from Liverpool, gained US fame with the 1982 hit "I Ran (So Far Away)." Known for futurist pop and Mike Score's unique hairstyle, they later reunited in 2003.

Missing Persons

9 concerts

Missing Persons, born in 1980s L.A., is a new wave band known for hits like "Walking in L.A." and "Words." Fronted by Dale Bozzio, they mixed pop with synth innovation.

Dramarama

3 concerts

NJ band Dramarama, blending hard rock, alternative, and punk, was formed in 1983 by John Easdale. Known for the hit "Anything Anything" and albums like Cinema Verite. Despite potential, they never had a major breakthrough, disbanding in 1994 but reforming in 2004.

The Escape Club

2 concerts

The Escape Club, formed in 1983 in the U.K., gained fame with their Grammy-nominated hit "Wild Wild West." Known for blending rock with dance beats, their debut "White Fields" is a fan favorite. They followed with hits like "Shake for the Sheikh" and "I'll Be There." Trevor Steel and John Holliday later wrote UK hits.

Wang Chung

8 concerts

London's Wang Chung, originally Huang Chung, soared in the '80s US music scene with hits like "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" & "Dance Hall Days." Known for new wave style, they focused on the US market, collaborating with major labels like Arista & Geffen.

Stacey Q

1 concert

Best known for the '80s hit "Two of Hearts," Stacey Q, born Stacey Swain, combined a Madonna-esque style with dance-pop appeal. Starting with Ringling Brothers Circus and the synth-pop group SSQ, she later pursued a solo career. Her hit "Two of Hearts" reached the pop Top Five, leading to TV appearances. Subsequent albums didn't match this success. Transitioning to acoustic pop with Boomerang in 1997, she later returned to dance music with Color Me Cinnamon in 2010.

Animotion

3 concerts

Animotion, known for '80s synth pop hits like "Obsession" and "Room to Move," achieved early success but faced lineup changes, briefly shining before disbanding. Reunited later, focusing on nostalgic appeal.

The Vapors

14 concerts

The Vapors, a UK New Wave band from Surrey, formed in the late 70s. Discovered by The Jam's Bruce Foxton, they toured in 1979. Known for "Turning Japanese," which hit UK No. 3 and Billboard Top 40, from their debut "New Clear Days." Their second album "Magnets" included "Jimmie Jones." They disbanded in 1982, but reformed in 2016, still performing.

Musical Youth

2 concerts

Musical Youth, formed in Birmingham, hit it big with "Pass the Dutchie" in 1982. Known for ska and reggae, their lineup included Dennis Seaton and the Waite brothers. Collaborated with Donna Summer; disbanded in 1985 but later reformed.