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Bucks Fizz
176,925 listeners
On the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectiv… read moreOn the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectively known as Bucks Fizz, represented the UK at that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fiz… read moreOn the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectively known as Bucks Fizz, represented the UK at that year's Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fizz performed the timeless classic tune Making Your Mind Up, t… read more
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Blancmange
239,545 listeners
Blancmange was formed in Harrow in Greater London by vocalist Neil Arthur (born on 15 August 1958, in Darwen, Lancashire) and instrumentali… read moreBlancmange was formed in Harrow in Greater London by vocalist Neil Arthur (born on 15 August 1958, in Darwen, Lancashire) and instrumentalist Stephen Luscombe (born on 29 October 1954, in Hillingdon, Middlesex. Died 13 September 2025). A… read moreBlancmange was formed in Harrow in Greater London by vocalist Neil Arthur (born on 15 August 1958, in Darwen, Lancashire) and instrumentalist Stephen Luscombe (born on 29 October 1954, in Hillingdon, Middlesex. Died 13 September 2025). After the 1979 creation of the new wave group, named for the … read more
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Fashion
15,593 listeners
Fashion were founded in 1978 in Birmingham, England, originally as a post-punk band in the vein of Gang of Four or Magazine - and stylizing… read moreFashion were founded in 1978 in Birmingham, England, originally as a post-punk band in the vein of Gang of Four or Magazine - and stylizing their band name as Fàshiön on some of their early releases. The band originally consisted of sin… read moreFashion were founded in 1978 in Birmingham, England, originally as a post-punk band in the vein of Gang of Four or Magazine - and stylizing their band name as Fàshiön on some of their early releases. The band originally consisted of singer/guitarist Luke James, bassist/keyboardist John Mulligan … read more
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John Foxx
231,578 listeners
"John Foxx" is the stage name of English musician Dennis Leigh; born on the 26th of September 1947 in Chorley, Lancashire, Englan… read more"John Foxx" is the stage name of English musician Dennis Leigh; born on the 26th of September 1947 in Chorley, Lancashire, England. He was the original lead singer of the band "Ultravox!" (previously known as "Tiger Lily"), before embarking on a solo career in 1979. … read more
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New Musik
64,122 listeners
New Musik was a London based Synthpop group active from 1979 to 1982. The lead singer and frontman was songwriter/producer Tony Mansfield,… read moreNew Musik was a London based Synthpop group active from 1979 to 1982. The lead singer and frontman was songwriter/producer Tony Mansfield, who was also a former member of the Nick Straker Band. New Musik first appeared on the BBC TV pop… read moreNew Musik was a London based Synthpop group active from 1979 to 1982. The lead singer and frontman was songwriter/producer Tony Mansfield, who was also a former member of the Nick Straker Band. New Musik first appeared on the BBC TV pop programme, Top Of The Pops in October 1979 with their debut… read more
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Heaven 17
440,336 listeners
Heaven 17 are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band was primarily a trio, consisting of founding Human League mem… read moreHeaven 17 are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band was primarily a trio, consisting of founding Human League members Martyn Ware (keyboards, drum machine, vocals) and Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards), along with voc… read moreHeaven 17 are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band was primarily a trio, consisting of founding Human League members Martyn Ware (keyboards, drum machine, vocals) and Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards), along with vocalist Glenn Gregory. Most of their recordings were made duri… read more
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The Passions
146,081 listeners
There are at least three groups known as the Passions: 1) The Passions was a Birmingham-based post-punk band, best known for their one hit "I'm in Love with a German Film Star", The Passions, based around singer-songwriter… read moreThere are at least three groups known as the Passions: 1) The Passions was a Birmingham-based post-punk band, best known for their one hit "I'm in Love with a German Film Star", The Passions, based around singer-songwriter Barbara Gogan, looked for a while in the early 80s as thoug… read more
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Ultravox
815,175 listeners
Ultravox (formerly Ultravox!) have been one of the primary exponents of the British new wave synthpop music movement since the late 70s. The band is particularly associated with the New Romantic scene, although it both pre- and post-dated the peak of that movement by several years. Known for popu… read more
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Kissing The Pink
26,977 listeners
Kissing the Pink is a dance/synth pop group from Scotland and England. Members included Nick Whitecross, Jon Kingsley Hall, George Stewart,… read moreKissing the Pink is a dance/synth pop group from Scotland and England. Members included Nick Whitecross, Jon Kingsley Hall, George Stewart, Josephine Wells, Pete Barnett, Sylvia Griffin, Simon Aldridge and Steve Cusack. Their first singl… read moreKissing the Pink is a dance/synth pop group from Scotland and England. Members included Nick Whitecross, Jon Kingsley Hall, George Stewart, Josephine Wells, Pete Barnett, Sylvia Griffin, Simon Aldridge and Steve Cusack. Their first single was "Don't Hide In The Shadows", produced b… read more
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Freur
55,449 listeners
Freur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Glamorgan… read moreFreur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith (who previously released the single 'I Don't Like Cars&… read moreFreur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith (who previously released the single 'I Don't Like Cars' in 1981 as The Screen Gemz) and Alfie Thomas. The band… read more