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Bow Wow Wow

25 concerts

Formed in London in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren, Bow Wow Wow, featuring Annabella Lwin, is known for hits like "I Want Candy." Their new wave style blends punk, pop, and African rhythms. The band's two albums secured their pop history, with highlights including "Go Wild in the Country." They influenced music piracy culture with the cassette single "C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!" and worked with notable figures like Boy George. Disbanding in 1983, the band reunited for tours, impacting the music scene with their lively performances and distinctive style.

Men Without Hats

28 concerts

Men Without Hats, born in Vancouver, are new wave electro-pop pioneers led by Ivan and Colin Doroschuk. Known for "The Safety Dance" and "Pop Goes the World," they've toured globally and had their hits inducted into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Collaborating with Colin's daughter, Sahara Sloan, their synth-pop legacy continues with a blend of analog and digital sounds.

Tommy Tutone

3 concerts

Tommy Tutone, led by Tommy Heath and Jim Keller, rose to fame with the 1981 hit "867-5309/Jenny," reaching No. 4 and earning gold status. Despite their early success, they disbanded after 1983's *National Emotion*. Heath revived the name in 1994 with *Nervous Love* and continued releases like *Tutone.rtf* in 1998.

Thomas Dolby

7 concerts

British synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby is known for hits like "She Blinded Me with Science." A synth wizard, he worked with Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, and more.