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Paul Collins' Beat
3,711 listeners
The Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the … read moreThe Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the self-proclaimed 'King of Power Pop'. Fusing the en… read more
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The Distractions
8,400 listeners
The Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve … read moreThe Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve Perrin (guitar), alongside Lawrence Tickle (bass) and Tony Trap (drums). The band changed tack wit… read moreThe Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve Perrin (guitar), alongside Lawrence Tickle (bass) and Tony Trap (drums). The band changed tack with the advent of punk in 1977 and Finney and Perrin recruited… read more
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The Incredible Kidda Band
522 listeners
The Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) were a British power pop band formed in Nuneaton in 1976, featuring Alan Hammonds (guitar/) … read moreThe Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) were a British power pop band formed in Nuneaton in 1976, featuring Alan Hammonds (guitar/) vocals), Graham “Kidder” Hammonds (percussion/ backing vocals), John Rollason (guitar/ backing voc… read moreThe Incredible Kidda Band (aka The Kidda Band) were a British power pop band formed in Nuneaton in 1976, featuring Alan Hammonds (guitar/) vocals), Graham “Kidder” Hammonds (percussion/ backing vocals), John Rollason (guitar/ backing vocals), Les Rollason (bass), Graham “Dick” Millington (drums).… read more
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The Shivvers
11,534 listeners
The Shivvers were a power pop band from Milwaukee, active from 1978 to 1982. They had their roots in the 60s music, but their future was in the newborn eighties. They were more new wavey than punk but retained from the latter a sense of urgency that could be heard in their sole single "Teen … read more
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Pezband
4,381 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more
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Holly and the Italians
2,622 listeners
Holly and the Italians were a short-lived American power-pop band that formed Los Angeles, California in 1978 by Chicago born singer and gu… read moreHolly and the Italians were a short-lived American power-pop band that formed Los Angeles, California in 1978 by Chicago born singer and guitarist Holly Beth Vincent, bassist Mark Sidgwick, and drummer Steve Young. Unable to garner much … read moreHolly and the Italians were a short-lived American power-pop band that formed Los Angeles, California in 1978 by Chicago born singer and guitarist Holly Beth Vincent, bassist Mark Sidgwick, and drummer Steve Young. Unable to garner much attention in Los Angeles, the band flew to London shortly af… read more
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The Last
11,134 listeners
Garage/power pop band The Last was formed in Los angeles in 1976 by three brothers, Joe (guitar), Mike (vocals), and David Nolte (bass), al… read moreGarage/power pop band The Last was formed in Los angeles in 1976 by three brothers, Joe (guitar), Mike (vocals), and David Nolte (bass), along with associates Jack Reynolds (drums) and Vitus Matare (keyboards). Influenced by '60s su… read moreGarage/power pop band The Last was formed in Los angeles in 1976 by three brothers, Joe (guitar), Mike (vocals), and David Nolte (bass), along with associates Jack Reynolds (drums) and Vitus Matare (keyboards). Influenced by '60s surf, psychedelia, and folk-rock, The Last released their firs… read more
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The Pleasers
2,721 listeners
The Band With their smart suits and ability to actually play their instruments The Pleasers, Nick Powell, Steve McNerney, Bo Benham & … read moreThe Band With their smart suits and ability to actually play their instruments The Pleasers, Nick Powell, Steve McNerney, Bo Benham & Dave Rotchelle) were at the forefront of the new wave of guitar-based groups that swept through th… read moreThe Band With their smart suits and ability to actually play their instruments The Pleasers, Nick Powell, Steve McNerney, Bo Benham & Dave Rotchelle) were at the forefront of the new wave of guitar-based groups that swept through the Britain’s music industry in the late 70’s. They wrote an… read more
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The Quick
12,960 listeners
The Quick were a mid-1970s pre-new wave/power pop band based in Los Angeles. In their initial phase in late '74, The Quick proudly wor… read moreThe Quick were a mid-1970s pre-new wave/power pop band based in Los Angeles. In their initial phase in late '74, The Quick proudly wore on their musical sleeves inspirations drawn from 1960s British Invasion bands: (The Beatles, The… read moreThe Quick were a mid-1970s pre-new wave/power pop band based in Los Angeles. In their initial phase in late '74, The Quick proudly wore on their musical sleeves inspirations drawn from 1960s British Invasion bands: (The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, The Move, Love Sculpture); and were modeled… read more
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Bram Tchaikovsky
12,649 listeners
Bram Tchaikovsky (born Peter Bramall on 10 November 1950 in Lincolnshire, England) is the lead singer and guitar player of an eponymous new… read moreBram Tchaikovsky (born Peter Bramall on 10 November 1950 in Lincolnshire, England) is the lead singer and guitar player of an eponymous new wave / power pop band that has recorded three albums. A former member of rockers The Motors, Bram… read moreBram Tchaikovsky (born Peter Bramall on 10 November 1950 in Lincolnshire, England) is the lead singer and guitar player of an eponymous new wave / power pop band that has recorded three albums. A former member of rockers The Motors, Bram's group scored a U.S. Top 40 hit in the Billboard Hot … read more