Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, record producer and activist. He rose to fame as the original lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis.After leaving Genesis in 1975, he launched a successful solo career with “Solsbury Hill” as his first single. His […]
The Specials were one of the most popular and influential bands in the U.K., scoring a streak of seven straight Top Ten singles. Their popularity culminated with the prophetic “Ghost Town,” which spent three weeks at number one in the summer of 1981. The “Ghost Town” single was the last […]
Frankie Goes To Hollywood was an explosive moment in British pop history , during the mid 1980’s they dominated the UK charts with their provocative high gloss anthems. 1984 kicked off to the sound of “Relax “a hybrid Rock Dance sexual ejaculation that was banned by the BBC. Multiple Remixes […]
Samantha Karen Fox (born 15 April 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at age 16, she began appearing as a topless model on Page 3 of British tabloid newspaper The Sun, and continued as a Page 3 girl until 1986. During this time, […]
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979.Before settling on the current name in 1982, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Menand later Faith No Man. Bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Roddy Bottum and drummer Mike Bordin are the longest-remaining members […]
A Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single ‘I Ran’. A Flock of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the 80’s new wave era. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement. Hairdresser Mike Score […]
Five Star was the family group who had a string of soul-pop hit singles in the 1980’s. With their self-designed costumes and choreographed dance routines, they made a huge impact on the UK pop music scene, despite the fact that the group were formed when they were all still teenagers. […]
When the English Beat split down the middle in 1983, two groups were formed — one side became General Public, and the other became Fine Young Cannibals. Though both would have success in the early going, Fine Young Cannibals, made up of Andy Cos, Roland Gift, and David Steele would […]
Everything but the Girl (occasionally referred to as EBTG) were an English musical duo, formed in Kingston upon Hull, England in 1982, consisting of lead singer and occasional guitarist Tracey Thorn and guitarist, keyboardist, producer and singer Ben Watt. Everything but the Girl have received eight gold and two platinum […]
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One-Hit Wonders of the 80s with guest Sam Hollander
