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Lost 80's Live with The Escape Club, The English Beat, and more

Aug 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM  ·  Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

Lost 80's Live
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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.
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.
Liverpool synth-pop/new wave pioneers mixing icy synths + guitar; MTV-era icons. Hits: “I Ran,” “Space Age Love Song,” “Wishing”; Grammy for “D.N.A.”; in Pulp Fiction & GTA.
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.
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.
Lost 80's Live is a long-running concert tour, founded in 2002, known for bringing together iconic 1980s new wave, synth-pop, rock, and electronic music artists. It offers a nostalgic "greatest hits" experience, featuring original members performing their popular radio hits. Rolling Stone calls it "one mega-show."
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.
Animotion, a synth-pop band from Los Angeles, is best known for hits like "Obsession" and "Let Him Go." Formed in 1983, they blended electronic and rock sounds, hitting Billboard top 10 with their debut.
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.
Nick Richards formed Boys Don’t Cry, known for the 1986 hit “I Wanna Be a Cowboy” feat. Lemmy. The band charted on Billboard, worked with Cozy Powell and Phil Collins, and continued touring.

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