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The Tours
524 listeners
The Tours was a new wave/power pop band from Poole in the U.K. It was made up of Ronnie Mayor (guitars/vocals), Steve Jeff (bass), Richard Mazda (guitars/vocals), and Mark Spiers (drums). They self-released the single "Language Scho… read moreThe Tours was a new wave/power pop band from Poole in the U.K. It was made up of Ronnie Mayor (guitars/vocals), Steve Jeff (bass), Richard Mazda (guitars/vocals), and Mark Spiers (drums). They self-released the single "Language School" in 1979, and they soon signed up with Virgin Record… read more
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Alms For Children
570 listeners
Alms For Children was a New Zealand post punk band formed in Auckland in 1979 by school friends Paul Fogarty (guitar / bass) and Ben Hayman… read moreAlms For Children was a New Zealand post punk band formed in Auckland in 1979 by school friends Paul Fogarty (guitar / bass) and Ben Hayman (bass / guitar). After various line ups trials they were joined by Gary Charlton on vocals and Da… read moreAlms For Children was a New Zealand post punk band formed in Auckland in 1979 by school friends Paul Fogarty (guitar / bass) and Ben Hayman (bass / guitar). After various line ups trials they were joined by Gary Charlton on vocals and Daron Johns on drums. View wiki
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New Hearts
897 listeners
Prior to Ieading the Mod RevivaI of 1979 with SECRET AFFAIR, singer Ian Page & guitarist Dave Cairns fronted power pop act NEW HEARTS. … read morePrior to Ieading the Mod RevivaI of 1979 with SECRET AFFAIR, singer Ian Page & guitarist Dave Cairns fronted power pop act NEW HEARTS. Signing with CBS in 1977 the band issued two singIes, "Just Another Teenage Anthem" &… read morePrior to Ieading the Mod RevivaI of 1979 with SECRET AFFAIR, singer Ian Page & guitarist Dave Cairns fronted power pop act NEW HEARTS. Signing with CBS in 1977 the band issued two singIes, "Just Another Teenage Anthem" & "PIain Jane". But behind the scenes, New Hearts … read more
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The Shivvers
11,536 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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Starjets
1,616 listeners
Originally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starje… read moreOriginally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starjets covered the likes of The Archies "Sugar Sugar" and The Beatles "Please Please Me… read moreOriginally formed in Belfast in 1976, they would mix their own songs with well known cover versions, a common thing of the time. The Starjets covered the likes of The Archies "Sugar Sugar" and The Beatles "Please Please Me" in their set and even supported the Bay City Rollers … read more
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Protex
14,379 listeners
In 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. Howeve… read moreIn 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. However, they were soon smitten by the punk bug and decided that they wanted to play energic pop like th… read moreIn 1977, four schoolfriends formed the Incredibly Boring Band and did a few gigs playing covers of Thin Lizzy and Dr Feelgood songs. However, they were soon smitten by the punk bug and decided that they wanted to play energic pop like the Buzzcocks and the Ramones. So they started to write their … read more
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The Distractions
8,401 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 Dabs
429 listeners
The Dabs was a New Zealand power-pop trio from Auckland that was active in the early 1980s. View wikiThe Dabs was a New Zealand power-pop trio from Auckland that was active in the early 1980s. View wikiThe Dabs was a New Zealand power-pop trio from Auckland that was active in the early 1980s. View wiki
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The Body Electric
4,077 listeners
The are numerous artists with this name, including: 1) The Body Electric was a New Zealand electronic band formed in 1982. 2) The Body El… read moreThe are numerous artists with this name, including: 1) The Body Electric was a New Zealand electronic band formed in 1982. 2) The Body Electric was an American melodic rock group from Colorado, with singer/guitarist Sam Cooper. 3) Th… read moreThe are numerous artists with this name, including: 1) The Body Electric was a New Zealand electronic band formed in 1982. 2) The Body Electric was an American melodic rock group from Colorado, with singer/guitarist Sam Cooper. 3) The Body Electric was an American punk/screamo band from Gaine… read more
