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Starjets
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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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Yachts
7,438 listeners
Yachts were a Liverpool, England, UK power pop band. The band was formed in 1976 in Liverpool Art College, the members where all members of the same art college as Deaf School two years before them. Yachts had the diverse influences of t… read moreYachts were a Liverpool, England, UK power pop band. The band was formed in 1976 in Liverpool Art College, the members where all members of the same art college as Deaf School two years before them. Yachts had the diverse influences of the emerging punk and earlier rock sound. Their quirky lyrica… read more
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The Squares
2,603 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name. 1. Establishment on the head with Murmur, the Squares left the corn fields of Indiana and hea… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. 1. Establishment on the head with Murmur, the Squares left the corn fields of Indiana and headed north. For some unknown reason (cheap rent and beer?) the boys landed in Milwaukee. It was 198… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. 1. Establishment on the head with Murmur, the Squares left the corn fields of Indiana and headed north. For some unknown reason (cheap rent and beer?) the boys landed in Milwaukee. It was 1985 and since they hardly knew a soul in town they spent most … read more
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Gary Valentine
1,758 listeners
Gary Valentine (born Gary Lachman on December 24, 1955 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States) is a writer and musician. He has served as a… read moreGary Valentine (born Gary Lachman on December 24, 1955 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States) is a writer and musician. He has served as a performer and songwriter with the rock group Blondie, writing tracks such as "(I'm Alwa… read moreGary Valentine (born Gary Lachman on December 24, 1955 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States) is a writer and musician. He has served as a performer and songwriter with the rock group Blondie, writing tracks such as "(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence, Dear" and "Sex Offen… read more
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The Jags
9,220 listeners
The Jags, a mod revival fueled new wave/power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocal… read moreThe Jags, a mod revival fueled new wave/power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocals) and John Alder (guitar), with Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums). In July 1978, they … read moreThe Jags, a mod revival fueled new wave/power pop band, was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocals) and John Alder (guitar), with Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums). In July 1978, they signed to Island Records and released a promising four-track… read more
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The Pleasers
2,815 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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Pezband
4,514 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
