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

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A Flock Of Seagulls

14 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.

China Crisis

13 concerts

Born near Liverpool, China Crisis, led by Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon, mixed pop with political themes and reggae. Known for hits like "Wishful Thinking" and collaborations with Steely Dan's Walter Becker, they achieved U.K. chart success and a U.S. Billboard entry.

The Vapors

2 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.

Big Country

21 concerts

Big Country, formed by Stuart Adamson in 1981, is known for its Celtic rock style with hits like "In a Big Country" and "Wonderland." Their debut, *The Crossing,* went platinum in the UK and gold in the US. Despite changes in lineup, they continued releasing music into the next century. Collaborations include Ray Davies, and notable albums like *Steeltown* and *The Seer* kept them in the charts. Stuart Adamson, originally from England, battled personal issues and was found deceased in 2001.

The Icicle Works

6 concerts

The Icicle Works, a Liverpool group formed in 1980, were known for their big-sounding guitar rock. They scored a U.S. hit with "Whisper to a Scream." The band featured Ian McNabb, Chris Sharrock, and Chris Layhe. Their U.S. success came with their self-titled debut album. They had several albums but disbanded after "Permanent Damage" in 1990. McNabb later pursued a solo folk-rock career.