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The Mighty Wah!
12,957 listeners
The Mighty Wah! started life as Wah! Heat before settling with The Mighty Wah! The band was formed in Liverpool after the disbanding of the Crucial Three, when Ian McCulloch went on to form Echo & the Bunnymen, Julian Cope founded Th… read moreThe Mighty Wah! started life as Wah! Heat before settling with The Mighty Wah! The band was formed in Liverpool after the disbanding of the Crucial Three, when Ian McCulloch went on to form Echo & the Bunnymen, Julian Cope founded The Teardrop Explodes and Pete Wylie founded The Mighty Wah! W… read more -
B.A. Robertson
5,977 listeners
Brian Alexander Robertson was born 12 September, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is an award-winning songwriter and actor who also appeared … read moreBrian Alexander Robertson was born 12 September, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is an award-winning songwriter and actor who also appeared in the pop charts with such songs as Bang Bang and Knocked It Off in the late 1970s and early 1980… read moreBrian Alexander Robertson was born 12 September, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is an award-winning songwriter and actor who also appeared in the pop charts with such songs as Bang Bang and Knocked It Off in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He wrote songs for other people with equal success, incl… read more -
Pete Wylie
9,869 listeners
Pete Wylie (born 22 March 1958, Liverpool) is an English singer/songwriter, best known as the leader of the group variously known as Wah!, Wah! Heat, The 5,000 Names of Wah! or even The Mighty Wah!. Active from 1979, they garnered critic… read morePete Wylie (born 22 March 1958, Liverpool) is an English singer/songwriter, best known as the leader of the group variously known as Wah!, Wah! Heat, The 5,000 Names of Wah! or even The Mighty Wah!. Active from 1979, they garnered critical acclaim for the single Better Scream and the album Nah Po… read more -
Joe Fagin
6,469 listeners
Joe Fagin (born in January 1940; died 5 September 2023) was a British pop singer-songwriter remembered for the 1984 chart hit "Breakin… read moreJoe Fagin (born in January 1940; died 5 September 2023) was a British pop singer-songwriter remembered for the 1984 chart hit "Breakin' Away / That's Livin' Alright", and for singing a version of "As Time Go… read moreJoe Fagin (born in January 1940; died 5 September 2023) was a British pop singer-songwriter remembered for the 1984 chart hit "Breakin' Away / That's Livin' Alright", and for singing a version of "As Time Goes By" for the 1990s BBC TV comedy series of the same n… read more -
The Look
13,111 listeners
This name is shared by both a British rock band and an American rock band: 1. The formation of a band called "The Look" in 1977 w… read moreThis name is shared by both a British rock band and an American rock band: 1. The formation of a band called "The Look" in 1977 was considered a major event in Detroit, Michigan rock music circles. Five of the ablest, brightest… read moreThis name is shared by both a British rock band and an American rock band: 1. The formation of a band called "The Look" in 1977 was considered a major event in Detroit, Michigan rock music circles. Five of the ablest, brightest musicians from some of the city's top bands came toget… read more -
The Kids From "Fame"
6,734 listeners
The Kids from "Fame" was the group name of several cast members from the US TV series Fame who had a number of hit singles and al… read moreThe Kids from "Fame" was the group name of several cast members from the US TV series Fame who had a number of hit singles and albums at the height of the show's success in the UK. This success culminated in tours of the U… read moreThe Kids from "Fame" was the group name of several cast members from the US TV series Fame who had a number of hit singles and albums at the height of the show's success in the UK. This success culminated in tours of the UK where they performed live in concert. A live album was sub… read more -
The Dooleys
6,553 listeners
A British group successful in the early 80s. Albums include Full House 1980, Secrets 1981 and The Very Best of the Dooleys. View wikiA British group successful in the early 80s. Albums include Full House 1980, Secrets 1981 and The Very Best of the Dooleys. View wikiA British group successful in the early 80s. Albums include Full House 1980, Secrets 1981 and The Very Best of the Dooleys. View wiki -
Mobiles
7,716 listeners
The Mobiles were a UK 1980s New Wave/New Romantic/Pop band, whose existence was notable for their one major hit single, early in 1982, with… read moreThe Mobiles were a UK 1980s New Wave/New Romantic/Pop band, whose existence was notable for their one major hit single, early in 1982, with the song "Drowning in Berlin". It reached a high of number nine in the UK Singles Chart… read moreThe Mobiles were a UK 1980s New Wave/New Romantic/Pop band, whose existence was notable for their one major hit single, early in 1982, with the song "Drowning in Berlin". It reached a high of number nine in the UK Singles Chart. The follow-up single "Amour, Amour" (No. 45 in t… read more -
Kevin Rowland
5,507 listeners
Born Wolverhampton, England. Rowland's first group, Lucy & The Lovers, were influenced by Roxy Music and turned out to be short-li… read moreBorn Wolverhampton, England. Rowland's first group, Lucy & The Lovers, were influenced by Roxy Music and turned out to be short-lived. His next project, punk rock act The Killjoys, were slightly more successful, releasing the si… read moreBorn Wolverhampton, England. Rowland's first group, Lucy & The Lovers, were influenced by Roxy Music and turned out to be short-lived. His next project, punk rock act The Killjoys, were slightly more successful, releasing the single "Johnny Won't Go To Heaven" in 1977. Ali… read more -
The Jags
11,904 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