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Marshall Crenshaw
82,427 listeners
Marshall Crenshaw (born November 11, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He grew up in the suburb o… read moreMarshall Crenshaw (born November 11, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He grew up in the suburb of Berkley. Crenshaw began playing guitar at age 10 and got his first break playing John Lennon in … read moreMarshall Crenshaw (born November 11, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He grew up in the suburb of Berkley. Crenshaw began playing guitar at age 10 and got his first break playing John Lennon in the off-Broadway company of a musical, Beatlemania. While in… read more -
The Rubinoos
35,326 listeners
The Rubinoos formed when American power pop musicians Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin were still in junior high school. By age fourteen, after p… read moreThe Rubinoos formed when American power pop musicians Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin were still in junior high school. By age fourteen, after playing a few school dances, Rubin and friends graduated to the club circuit. In 1975, they were si… read moreThe Rubinoos formed when American power pop musicians Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin were still in junior high school. By age fourteen, after playing a few school dances, Rubin and friends graduated to the club circuit. In 1975, they were signed as one of the original acts on the new Beserkley label.… read more -
The Smithereens
142,197 listeners
The Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. The group formed in 1980 and for most of its existence consisted of founding members Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and D… read moreThe Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. The group formed in 1980 and for most of its existence consisted of founding members Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and Dennis Diken (drums). Following DiNizio's death in 2017… read more -
Shoes
35,035 listeners
There are multiple artists that use the name Shoes. 1) Shoes is an American power pop band that brothers John Murphy and Jeff Murphy alongside Gary Klebe formed in Zion, Illinois in 1974. Picking up a cult following among power pop fans from their mellow, new wave inspired rock. they've inco… read more -
The Bongos
12,837 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. 2) The Bongos was a N… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. 2) The Bongos was a New Zealand rock band formed in Auckland in October 1981. 1) The Bongos was an American pop band a… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. 2) The Bongos was a New Zealand rock band formed in Auckland in October 1981. 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. They formed in Hoboken, New Jersey and w… read more -
Tommy Keene
16,180 listeners
Tommy Keene (June 30, 1958 – November 22, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for releasing critically acclaimed new wave/p… read moreTommy Keene (June 30, 1958 – November 22, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for releasing critically acclaimed new wave/power pop songs in the 1980s. He has a longtime cult following among fans of the musical genre of p… read moreTommy Keene (June 30, 1958 – November 22, 2017) was an American singer-songwriter, best known for releasing critically acclaimed new wave/power pop songs in the 1980s. He has a longtime cult following among fans of the musical genre of power pop. Keene graduated from Walter Johnson High School in… read more -
The Nerves
120,583 listeners
1. Power pop band based in Los Angeles during the late 70s, featuring guitarist Jack Lee, bassist Peter Case, and drummer Paul Collins. The… read more1. Power pop band based in Los Angeles during the late 70s, featuring guitarist Jack Lee, bassist Peter Case, and drummer Paul Collins. Their sound is fast, energetic and dynamic pop in the style of the Ramones, Romantics, 20/20 and Blon… read more1. Power pop band based in Los Angeles during the late 70s, featuring guitarist Jack Lee, bassist Peter Case, and drummer Paul Collins. Their sound is fast, energetic and dynamic pop in the style of the Ramones, Romantics, 20/20 and Blondie, who covered the Nerves’ song ”Hanging On the Telephone.… read more -
The dB's
85,497 listeners
Along with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's mus… read moreAlong with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new … read moreAlong with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new wave. Though they've never received widespread recognit… read more -
Phil Seymour
16,939 listeners
Phil Seymour, born Philip Warren Seymour on May 15, 1952, is best remembered as one-half of the creative force behind the Dwight Twilley Ba… read morePhil Seymour, born Philip Warren Seymour on May 15, 1952, is best remembered as one-half of the creative force behind the Dwight Twilley Band, co-writing, with Dwight Twilley, some of the finest pop songs of the era such as the classic &… read morePhil Seymour, born Philip Warren Seymour on May 15, 1952, is best remembered as one-half of the creative force behind the Dwight Twilley Band, co-writing, with Dwight Twilley, some of the finest pop songs of the era such as the classic "I'm on Fire". After two albums came out (1976… read more -
The Records
38,566 listeners
The Records were an English power pop band formed in 1978. They are best remembered for the hit single and cult favourite "Starry Eyes… read moreThe Records were an English power pop band formed in 1978. They are best remembered for the hit single and cult favourite "Starry Eyes". The Records formed out of the ashes of the Kursaal Flyers, a pub rock group featuring drum… read moreThe Records were an English power pop band formed in 1978. They are best remembered for the hit single and cult favourite "Starry Eyes". The Records formed out of the ashes of the Kursaal Flyers, a pub rock group featuring drummer Will Birch. In 1977, John Wicks joined the band as a rhy… read more