Lost 80's Live New Haven Tickets - Westville Music Bowl

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A Flock Of Seagulls

6 concerts

Liverpool synth-pop band formed in 1979 by Mike Score with Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and guitarist Paul Reynolds. Broke through with US Top 10 hit I Ran (So Far Away) and MTV fame; won a 1983 Grammy for D.N.A.

China Crisis

15 concerts

Formed in 1979 near Liverpool, England, China Crisis are a new romantic pop duo (Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon) known for political touches and reggae rhythms. Hits include "Wishful Thinking" and "Black Man Ray"; Flaunt the Imperfection hit the U.K. Top Ten.

The Polecats

2 concerts

The Polecats, formed in 1977 in North London, are a notable rockabilly band known for hits like "Rockabilly Guy," "John, I'm Only Dancing," and "Make a Circuit With Me," featured in WALL E and Glory Daze. They're celebrated for vibrant gigs worldwide. Boz Boorer worked with Morrissey, while Tim Polecat formed 13 Cats. Phil Bloomberg plays with Marc Almond.

Big Country

16 concerts

Scottish rock band Big Country, led by England-born Stuart Adamson, were known for bagpipe-like guitars and Celtic-inspired anthems. Their debut The Crossing went platinum in the UK and spawned the Top 20 hit In a Big Country.

The Icicle Works

3 concerts

Liverpool’s Icicle Works formed in 1980, led by singer/guitarist/keyboardist Ian McNabb. Known for big-sounding guitar rock, they hit the US with 1984’s “Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly)” (No. 37) and the debut album (No. 40).

Lost 80's Live

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."

General Public

General Public, formed by English Beat's Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, blended pop and Motown soul. Known for hits like "Tenderness" and "I'll Take You There," they collaborated with Mick Jones and Jerry Harrison. Despite a brief career, they left a mark with albums "All the Rage" and "Rub It Better."

The Vapors

The Vapors are a UK new wave band formed in late-70s Surrey. Discovered by The Jam’s Bruce Foxton, they toured on the 1979 Setting Sons tour and signed to United Artists. Their hit Turning Japanese reached UK No.3; debut album New Clear Days.

Josie Cotton

Dallas-born singer/songwriter/producer Josie Cotton: quirky pop-to-rockabilly/electronica explorer; hit “Johnny, Are You Queer?” (Valley Girl); with Party Crashers; with Clem Burke, Lee Rocker.

Belouis Some

Belouis Some, born Neville Keighley in England, is a British new wave and synth-pop musician. He is widely recognized for his 1980s hits, including "Some People," "Imagination," and "Round, Round," with the latter appearing on the acclaimed "Pretty in Pink" soundtrack. Some collaborated with notable figures like Bernard Edwards and Carlos Alomar, and supported Queen. His distinctive sound and memorable songs define his career.

Peter Godwin

Peter Godwin, born musician, gained fame with his 1982 cult synth-pop hit "Images of Heaven." Formerly of Metro, covered by David Bowie, he collaborated with Stewart Copeland.