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The Call
59,194 listeners
There are three bands with the name The Call. 1. The Call were a San Francisco Bay Area-based rock band originally formed in Santa Cruz in … read moreThere are three bands with the name The Call. 1. The Call were a San Francisco Bay Area-based rock band originally formed in Santa Cruz in 1980 by vocalist/guitarist Michael Been, Scott Musick, and Tom Ferrier. Despite support from such … read moreThere are three bands with the name The Call. 1. The Call were a San Francisco Bay Area-based rock band originally formed in Santa Cruz in 1980 by vocalist/guitarist Michael Been, Scott Musick, and Tom Ferrier. Despite support from such luminaries as Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson, and Jim Kerr,… read more
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Big Country
329,740 listeners
Big Country are a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981. The original band consisted of Stuart Adams… read moreBig Country are a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981. The original band consisted of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass) and Mark Brzezicki (drums).… read moreBig Country are a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981. The original band consisted of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass) and Mark Brzezicki (drums). Adamson was a former member of the Scottish punk band The S… read more
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Simple Minds
2,012,748 listeners
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Cha… read moreSimple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performan… read moreSimple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performances. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards)… read more
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The Smithereens
160,457 listeners
The Smithereens is an American alternative rock band formed in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980. The band gained some notoriety when a single f… read moreThe Smithereens is an American alternative rock band formed in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980. The band gained some notoriety when a single from its first album, Blood and Roses, was included on the soundtrack for and as the theme song of … read moreThe Smithereens is an American alternative rock band formed in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980. The band gained some notoriety when a single from its first album, Blood and Roses, was included on the soundtrack for and as the theme song of the 1986 Albert Pyun movie Dangerously Close and the video g… read more
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The Fixx
367,557 listeners
The Fixx are a British new wave band that formed in 1980. Envisioned by college friends Cy Curnin (vocals) and Adam Woods (drums), the pair soon placed an ad for additional members. Jamie West-Oram (guitar), Rupert Greenall (keyboards) and Charlie Barret (bass) joined the band as a result. Barret… read more
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The Icicle Works
97,676 listeners
The Icicle Works are an alternative rock band which formed in Liverpool, England in 1980. The band's original lineup consisted of Ian McNabb (vocals, guitar), Chris Layhe (bass, percussion) and Chris Sharrock (drums). Layhe and Shar… read moreThe Icicle Works are an alternative rock band which formed in Liverpool, England in 1980. The band's original lineup consisted of Ian McNabb (vocals, guitar), Chris Layhe (bass, percussion) and Chris Sharrock (drums). Layhe and Sharrock left the band in 1988, but McNabb continued the band wi… read more
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Midnight Oil
741,818 listeners
Midnight Oil are an alternative rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1976. The band originally formed as "Farm" in 1972. The … read moreMidnight Oil are an alternative rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1976. The band originally formed as "Farm" in 1972. The band is known for their political activism and environmentalism. For most of their career, the ban… read moreMidnight Oil are an alternative rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1976. The band originally formed as "Farm" in 1972. The band is known for their political activism and environmentalism. For most of their career, the band consisted of Peter Garrett (vocals), Jim Moginie (guitar, … read more
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The Psychedelic Furs
1,250,585 listeners
The Psychedelic Furs is an English post punk / new wave band that was founded in London in the late 70s. They came together in England's burgeoning punk scene of 1977 and initially consisted of Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (b… read moreThe Psychedelic Furs is an English post punk / new wave band that was founded in London in the late 70s. They came together in England's burgeoning punk scene of 1977 and initially consisted of Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (bass guitar), Duncan Kilburn (saxophone), Paul Wilson (drums)… read more
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The Mighty Lemon Drops
68,451 listeners
The Mighty Lemon Drops were an English alternative rock group active from 1985 to 1992. Originally called the Sherbert Monsters, the quart… read moreThe Mighty Lemon Drops were an English alternative rock group active from 1985 to 1992. Originally called the Sherbert Monsters, the quartet first formed in the spring of 1985 in Wolverhampton, in the English Midlands Black Country. Gro… read moreThe Mighty Lemon Drops were an English alternative rock group active from 1985 to 1992. Originally called the Sherbert Monsters, the quartet first formed in the spring of 1985 in Wolverhampton, in the English Midlands Black Country. Group members Dave Newton and Tony Linehan were the principal s… read more
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Lloyd Cole and The Commotions
194,385 listeners
Lloyd Cole and the Commotions were a British alternative rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1982. Between 1984 and 1989, the ba… read moreLloyd Cole and the Commotions were a British alternative rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1982. Between 1984 and 1989, the band scored four UK Top 20 albums and five UK Top 40 singles. After breaking up in 1989, Lloyd Cole … read moreLloyd Cole and the Commotions were a British alternative rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1982. Between 1984 and 1989, the band scored four UK Top 20 albums and five UK Top 40 singles. After breaking up in 1989, Lloyd Cole embarked on a solo career. The band reformed briefly in 2004… read more