Formed in Liverpool in 1979, A Flock of Seagulls combined synths and guitar to create a futuristic sound. They became MTV icons with the 1982 hit I Ran (So Far Away). Their notable songs include Space Age Love Song and Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You), and they won a Grammy in 1983.
Formed near Liverpool in 1979, the pop group China Crisis consists of Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon. Known for political commentary and reggae rhythms, they charted with albums like Difficult Shapes and Flaunt the Imperfection, scoring hits including Christian and Wishful Thinking.
Formed in North London in 1977, rockabilly band The Polecats released their debut single Rockabilly Guy in 1979 and achieved chart success with John, I'm Only Dancing and Make a Circuit With Me. Their music has been featured in television trailers and shows.
Formed in Scotland by Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson, Big Country emerged in the early 1980s with a distinctive rock sound featuring ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and Celtic-inspired arrangements. They achieved international success with their platinum debut album, The Crossing, and hit singles including In a Big Country and Fields of Fire.
Formed in Liverpool in 1980, the Icicle Works were a U.K. guitar rock band led by singer, guitarist, and keyboardist Ian McNabb. They are best known for their 1984 U.S. hit single Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly), which helped propel their self-titled debut album into the charts.
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, 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 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.
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, 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, 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.