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Detroit, United States (1977 – present)
The Romantics are an American rock ‘n roll band from Detroit, Michigan. The band adopted the name “The Romantics” because it formed on Valentine’s Day, 1977. The Romantics achieved moderate popularity in the United States, Canada, and parts of Asia, Australia, Europe, and Latin America during the first half of the 1980s on the strength of the band’s catchy, energetic songs and stylish, memorable music videos.
Influenced by 1960s British Invasion rock (most notably the music of The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, The Hollies, and The Rolling Stones), 1970s Detroit garage rock and hard rock (as represented by such performers as Iggy Pop, The Stooges, the MC5, and The Rationals), and the punk rock of The Ramones, the Romantics play a more pop-oriented variation of punk rock known as power pop. The band is also commonly classified into the category of “new wave” (probably due more to the band’s image and era than the sound of its music) by pop music historians.
The Romantics’ original lineup consisted of rhythm guitarist/harmonica player/singer Wally Palmar, lead guitarist Mike Skill, bassist Rich Cole, and drummer/singer Jimmy Marinos. All four band members made songwriting contributions to the group, but Palmar and Skill were considered the band’s primary tunesmiths.
Influenced by 1960s British Invasion rock (most notably the music of The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, The Hollies, and The Rolling Stones), 1970s Detroit garage rock and hard rock (as represented by such performers as Iggy Pop, The Stooges, the MC5, and The Rationals), and the punk rock of The Ramones, the Romantics play a more pop-oriented variation of punk rock known as power pop. The band is also commonly classified into the category of “new wave” (probably due more to the band’s image and era than the sound of its music) by pop music historians.
The Romantics’ original lineup consisted of rhythm guitarist/harmonica player/singer Wally Palmar, lead guitarist Mike Skill, bassist Rich Cole, and drummer/singer Jimmy Marinos. All four band members made songwriting contributions to the group, but Palmar and Skill were considered the band’s primary tunesmiths.
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howboutufrank wrote:
Yeeeesss!!!
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promisedeyes wrote:
Also: Awesome group! I love them!
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promisedeyes wrote:
Not a two hit wonder, as both "Rock You Up" and "One In A Million" were successful singles.
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newromantistic wrote:
Great band!
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DeVilLageGirl wrote:
What I like about you, you really know how to dance, when you go up, down, jump around, think about true romance :))
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Phlunked wrote:
2 hit wonder.
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PrettyStar wrote:
крутые
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RedHookBklyn wrote:
I think the power pop community never gave them the respect they deserved...some thought they were too commercial, too MTV friendly...but all I know is that they had great songs...and their first LP is a classic...
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RoberlizG wrote:
Talking In Your Sleep is one of they're best songs <3
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hellriders wrote:
What I Like About You ?
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kreetik wrote:
I hear the secrets that you keep. . .
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luu-silva wrote:
ha muito bom *-*
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crownanchor wrote:
I must say I had to re-rate this band.....FUNtastic songs :)
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CaiUnderground wrote:
"What I Like About You" good song
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DoctorLaura wrote:
I'm wondering whyyyyy I feel so good insiiiiiiiiiide WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYEEEEEEES.
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franciscount wrote:
talking in your sleep vh1 commercial...niiiiiiice
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dogpark wrote:
talking in your sleep (anoraak version) ***** awesome
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jadegola wrote:
I HEAR THE THINGS THAT SHE KEEPS!
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kerplunkin wrote:
doing the punk bop. I look like an audiomototron.
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Lady__Ana wrote:
What I Like About You !!!!
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