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The English Beat

4 concerts

Formed in working-class Birmingham, England, The Beat played their first show in March 1979. Blending soul, reggae, pop and punk into an infectious dance rhythm, they became a key band in the British Two Tone ska movement. Frontman Dave Wakeling tours as The English Beat.

A Flock Of Seagulls

5 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.

Missing Persons

5 concerts

Missing Persons is an American new wave band formed in Los Angeles in 1980. Known for pop hooks with futuristic synths and innovative rhythms, they broke through with 1982 debut Spring Session M, featuring hits “Walking in L.A.,” “Words,” and “Destination Unknown.”

Dramarama

2 concerts

New Jersey alt rock band Dramarama, formed in Wayne in 1983 by John Easdale, mixed hard rock, power pop, and punk. Their near-hit “Anything Anything (I’ll Give You)” was KROQ’s most requested song. Albums include Cinema Verite (1985) and Hi-Fi Sci-Fi (1993).

The Escape Club

UK-born rock band blending dance beats; broke worldwide with Grammy-nominated #1 “Wild Wild West.” Also “Shake for the Sheikh” (Billboard #28), “I’ll Be There” (#8).

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."

Wang Chung

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.

Stacey Q

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

LA synth-pop/new wave band Animotion blends electronic + rock; best known for “Obsession” (Billboard Hot 100 Top 10), “Let Him Go,” “I Engineer,” “Room to Move.”

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.

Musical Youth

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.