80's NEWWAVE
ABC 
ABC was formed in 1980 in Sheffield, England after Martin Fry, a music journalist, interviewed the band Vice Versa for his fanzine Modern Drugs. They adopted Fry as lead vocalist and changed their name to ABC. The revamped band were pigeon-holed as part of the New Romantic movement of the time, which included the likes of Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet. The band would offer many stylistic spins within its career and perhaps they are better labelled as Northern Soul, their obvious inspiration and the most universal element to influence all of their offerings. Perhaps the most distinguishing fact is the band's non-ominous use of synthesizers. Ominous, discordant, or minor-keyed synthesizer parts were something that would unite the majority of true New Romantic bands. Also, ABC from the very beginning incorporated a predominate funk and soul sound into their compositions.
ABC is scheduled to tour the U.S. in the summer of 2008 as part of the Regeneration Tour 2008, which also features other bands and singers popular in the 1980s.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_%28band%29
http://www.metrolyrics.com/Abc-lyrics.html
ADAM ANT 
Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard on 3 November 1954) is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of 1980s New Wave/post-punk group Adam & the Ants and later as a solo artist. He is also an actor, having appeared in two dozen films or television episodes between 1985 and 1999.[1]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Ant
http://www.elyrics.net/song/a/adam-ant-lyrics.html
A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS 
A Flock of Seagulls (also known as Flock of Seagulls) are a New Wave group originally formed by brothers Mike Score (keyboards, vocals) and Ali Score (drums), with Frank Maudsley (bass) and Paul Reynolds (guitar). They became notable in the 1980s for their MTV video for the song "I Ran (So Far Away)".
A HA 
a-ha is a band from Norway. They rose to fame during the 1980s, but continued to be globally successful in the 1990s and 2000s. a-ha has sold over 80 million albums and singles worldwide, making it by far the best-selling Norwegian group and the second best-selling band from Scandinavia, the best-selling is ABBA.[1] a-ha's record sales amount to approximately sixteen times the entire Norwegian population.
a-ha achieved its biggest success with their debut album and single in 1985. Hunting High and Low peaked at number fifteen on the Billboard charts and yielded a Grammy–nominated number-one single, "Take on Me". In 1994, the band went on a hiatus. After a well-received performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 1998, the band returned to the studio and recorded 2000's Minor Earth Major Sky, which resulted in a new tour. In 2002 the band released their seventh studio album Lifelines. Analogue is their newest studio album and is their most successful studio album in the UK since East of the Sun, West of the Moon and has been certified Silver.[2]
ALISON MOYET 
Her mainstream pop career began in 1981 when she formed the electropop duo Yazoo with former Depeche Mode member Vince Clarke. In the United States, the band became known as Yaz, as there was a record label in the region already operating as Yazoo Records that presented trademark issues. Yazoo had several hits, including "Only You", "Don't Go", "Situation" and "Nobody's Diary", and recorded two albums, Upstairs at Eric's and You and Me Both. The group was notable for melding Clarke's trademark electronic sounds with Moyet's warm, soulful voice.
In 1983 Moyet and Clarke decided to disband Yazoo. While Clarke went on to form The Assembly (another duo, this time with former Undertones vocalist Feargal Sharkey) and then Erasure (a duo again, with Andy Bell), Moyet signed to CBS (in part because it had been Janis Joplin's label), and began her solo career. Moyet reunited with Clarke as Yazoo for a series of live dates during the summer of 2008.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Moyet
http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/alison_moyet/
ALTERED IMAGES
Altered Images were a 1980s Scottish New wave/Post-punk band. Ex-school friends with an equal interest in the UK post punk scene, Clare Grogan (vocals), Caesar (guitar), Michael 'Tich' Anderson (drums), Tony McDaid (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass guitar), sent a demo tape to Siouxsie and the Banshees, who soon gave the band a support slot on their Kaleidoscope tour of 1980.
AZTEC CAMERA 
Aztec Camera was a Scottish New Wave music band from Glasgow. Although generally considered to be borne out of the post-punk movement, Aztec Camera's music is mostly acoustic oriented and might be better described as guitar based indie pop.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_Camera
http://www.lyricsdownload.com/camera-aztec-lyrics.html
BANANARAMA
Bananarama are an English girl group who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. The group have had ten Top 10 singles in the UK singles chart to date, as well as three U.S. Top 10 hits, one of which hit number one. Some of their biggest international hits include "Cruel Summer", "Venus", "Love in the First Degree" and "I Heard a Rumour". They are known for their unique vocal style which features all members singing in unison (rather than three-part harmonies). Lead vocals and background vocals were recorded in this way, and much of Bananarama's early material was recorded with all three members at the same microphone at the same time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bananarama
http://www.bananarama.co.uk/index_fla.html 
http://www.lyricsondemand.com/b/bananaramalyrics/
BANGLES 
The Bangles' full-length debut album on Columbia, All Over the Place (1984), captured their power-pop roots, featuring the singles "Hero Takes a Fall" and the Kimberley Rew-penned "Going Down To Liverpool" (originally recorded by Rew's band Katrina and the Waves). The record attracted good critical notices, and the video for "Liverpool" featured Leonard Nimoy, which helped to generate further publicity.
All this went some way to attracting the attention of Prince, who later wrote "Manic Monday" for the group.[4]
"Manic Monday" went on to become a #2 hit in the US, the UK and Germany, outsold at the time only by another Prince composition, his own "Kiss". The band's second album Different Light (1986) was more polished than its predecessor and, with the help of the worldwide #1 hit "Walk Like an Egyptian", saw the band firmly in the mainstream as radio and MTV stalwarts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bangles
http://www.lyricsdomain.com/2/bangles/
BLONDIE 
Blondie is an American rock band that first gained fame in the late 1970s, and has so far sold over 60 million records[1]. The band was a pioneer in the early American punk rock and new wave scenes. Its first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles and was noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco, pop and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band.
Lead singer Deborah Harry achieved a level of celebrity that eclipsed other band members, leading to tension within the group. Following a poorly received album and with core member Chris Stein diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease, the group disbanded in 1982.[2] As members pursued other projects, Blondie's reputation grew over the following decade and the group reformed in 1997, achieving renewed success and a number one single in the United Kingdom with "Maria" in 1999. The group toured and performed throughout the world over the following years, and was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the RockWalk of Fame in 2006.[3]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blondie_%28band%29
http://www.blondie.net/index.php
http://www.metrolyrics.com/blondie-lyrics.html
((( I will also include Debbie Harry here ))) 
Deborah Ann Harry (born July 1, 1945) is a Golden Globe-nominated and Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and actress most famous for being the lead singer for the punk rock/New Wave band Blondie. She has also had some success as a solo artist, recording five solo albums. In the mid 1990s she also performed and recorded as part of the Jazz Passengers. Harry has also engaged in an acting career with over 30 film roles and several television appearances to her credit.[1]
Official sites
- debbie-harry.net/Oracle of WiFi, Official Deborah Harry website/blog
- www.tikilab.com, Official Deborah Harry Forum at Tiki LAB
- www.dhbis.com, Official Deborah Harry & Blondie Mailing List
- Official Debbie Harry Myspace at MySpace
- www.blondie.net/deborah_harry.shtml, Deborah Harry's personal blog on official Blondie site
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Harry
- http://www.metrolyrics.com/debbie-harry-lyrics.html
KATE BUSH 
Kate Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic lyrics have made her one of England's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years. Bush was signed by EMI at the age of 16 after being recommended by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. In 1978, aged 19, she topped the UK charts for four weeks with her début song "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first woman to have a UK number one with a self-written song.
After her 1979 tour, which is the only tour of her career, Bush released the 1980 album Never for Ever, which made her the first solo female British singer to top the UK album charts. In 1987, she won a BRIT Award for Best British Female Solo Artist. She released eight albums, three of which topped the UK album charts, and had UK top ten hit singles with "Running Up That Hill", "King of the Mountain", "Babooshka", "The Man with the Child in His Eyes", and "Don't Give Up".
In 2002, her songwriting ability was recognised with an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. In 2005, Bush released Aerial, her first album in 12 years. The album was a UK success and earned her a BRIT Award nomination for Best Album and another for Best Solo Female Artist. She has also been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
CULTURE CLUB 
Culture Club was an English new romantic pop group in the 1980s. The band consisted of Boy George (lead vocals), Mikey Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards), and Jon Moss (drums and percussion).
DEAD OR ALIVE 
Dead or Alive is a British New Wave band from Liverpool that rose to popularity during the 1980s.
They are best known for their #1 UK hit single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", though the band have gained their biggest following in Japan, where they have attained 18 number 1 hits.[citation needed]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_or_Alive_%28band%29
http://www.lyricsdownload.com/dead-or-alive-lyrics.html
DEPECHE MODE 
Depeche Mode (pronounced /dəˌpɛʃˈmoʊd/) are an electronic music band formed in 1980, in Basildon, Essex, England. The group's original line-up was Dave Gahan (lead vocals), Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, vocals, chief songwriter after 1981), Andrew Fletcher (keyboards) and Vince Clarke (keyboards, chief songwriter 1980–81). Vince Clarke left the band after the release of their 1981 debut album, and was replaced by Alan Wilder (lead keyboards) who was a band member from 1982 to 1995. Following Wilder's departure, Gahan, Gore, and Fletcher have continued as a trio.
Depeche Mode are one of the longest-lived, most successful and influential bands to have emerged from the New Romantic and New Wave era. They have had forty-five songs in the UK Singles Chart (giving them more charting singles without a #1 hit than any other artist), as well as one US and two UK #1 albums. According to their record company, Depeche Mode have sold over 72 million records worldwide.[1]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depeche_Mode
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/d/depeche+mode/
DURAN DURAN 
Duran Duran are an English rock band notable for a long series of popular singles and vivid music videos, for which they won two Grammy Awards. They were the most commercially successful of the New Romantic bands and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States.[citation needed] Since the 1980s they have placed 21 singles in the Billboard Hot 100 and 30 in the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, and have sold more than 85 million records.[1]
A selection of the band's hit singles from the 1980s include, "Girls on Film", "Rio", "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Save a Prayer", "Notorious", and the James Bond theme "A View to a Kill". In the early 1990s, the band released, "Ordinary World" and "Come Undone", and released "Sunrise", and "What Happens Tomorrow" in the 2000s.[1] "Falling Down" was released from their 2007 album, Red Carpet Massacre.
Duran Duran was created by Nick Rhodes and John Taylor, with the later addition of Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor, and Simon Le Bon, though none of the Taylors are related. The group has never disbanded, but the line-up has changed to include guitarist Warren Cuccurullo from 1989 to 2001, and drummer Sterling Campbell from 1989 to 1991. The reunion of the original five members in the early 2000s created a stir among the band's fans and music media.[2][3] Andy Taylor left the band in summer 2006, and London guitarist Dom Brown has been working with the band since.
EURYTHMICS 
Eurythmics (often incorrectly referred to as "The Eurythmics") is a British musical duo, formed in 1982 by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
The pair have achieved significant global, commercial and critical success, selling 80 million records worldwide, winning numerous awards, and have undertaken several successful world tours. They are noted for their intelligent pop songs, which showcase Lennox's powerful and expressive alto voice, and Stewart's innovative production techniques. They are also acclaimed for their promotional videos and visual presentation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurythmics
http://www.lyricsdomain.com/5/eurythmics/
JOY DIVISION 
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis (vocals and occasional guitar), Bernard Sumner (guitar and keyboards),[1] Peter Hook (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Stephen Morris (drums and percussion).
Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences, to develop a sound and style that pioneered the post-punk movement of the late 1970s. According to music critic Jon Savage, the band "were not punk but were directly inspired by its energy."[2] Their self-released 1978 debut EP, An Ideal for Living, caught the attention of the Manchester television personality Tony Wilson. Joy Division's debut album, Unknown Pleasures, was released in 1979 on Wilson's independent record label Factory Records, and drew critical acclaim from the British press. Despite the band's growing success, vocalist Ian Curtis was beset with depression and personal difficulties, including a dissolving marriage and his diagnosis with epilepsy. Curtis found it increasingly difficult to perform at live concerts, and often had seizures during performances.
In May 1980, on the eve of the band's first American tour, Curtis, overwhelmed with depression, committed suicide. Joy Division's posthumously released second album, Closer (1980), and the single "Love Will Tear Us Apart" became the band's highest charting releases. After the death of Curtis, the remaining members reformed as New Order, achieving critical and commercial success.
Haircut 100
Haircut 100 was a pop rock-influenced band, formed in 1980 by Nick Heyward, whose most successful single was "Love Plus One."
The group broke up in 1984 then briefly reunited in 2004.
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NICK HEYWARD 
http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/haircut_100_lyrics_25532/
http://www.myspace.com/nicholasheyward
HOWARD JONES 
Howard Jones (born John Howard Jones, 23 February 1955) is an English singer and songwriter who gained acclaim in the 1980s.
He is the eldest of four boys (brothers Roy, Martin, and Paul). Born in Southampton, Hampshire, he spent his early years in Stokenchurch, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and attended the Royal Grammar School. He then spent a year at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He currently lives with his family in Somerset.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Jones_%28musician%29
http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/howard_jones_lyrics_3318/
HUMAN LEAGUE
The Human League are an English synthpop band. Formed in Sheffield, Yorkshire in 1977, they achieved popularity after a key change in line-up in the early 1980s. They have continued recording and performing with moderate commercial success throughout the 1980s and '90s and up to the present day.
Originally an avant-garde all male synthesizer-based group from Sheffield, the only constant band member since 1977 is vocalist and songwriter Philip Oakey. Since 1987, The Human League has essentially been a trio of Oakey and long-serving female vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley (who joined the band in 1980), with various studio musicians. The Human League has influenced many electro-pop and mainstream acts including Madonna and Moby. They have been sampled and covered by various artists including YMO, Ministry of Sound, George Michael and Robbie Williams.[1]
Since 1979, they have released nine studio albums, eighteen singles (including 8 UK top 10 singles and 2 number one singles in the US) and played over 350 live concerts. The Human League have sold an estimated 20 million records worldwide.[2]
The Human League are an English synthpop band. Formed in Sheffield, Yorkshire in 1977, they achieved popularity after a key change in line-up in the early 1980s. They have continued recording and performing with moderate commercial success throughout the 1980s and '90s and up to the present day.
INXS
INXS (pronounced "in excess") are an Australian rock and new wave group. The band was formed on 16 August 1977, in Sydney, Australia.
Official sites
- Official site
- Michael Hutchence Official Site
- Official forum for Spanish speaking Fans
- Official INXS Photo site: inxs.buzznet.com
- Epic Records' INXS page
- Official INXS MySpace site
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INXS
- http://www.elyrics.net/song/i/inxs-lyrics.html
CYNDI LAUPER 
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and MTV VMA-winning video and Emmy Award-winning film, television and Theater actress. She became a household name in the mid-eighties with the release of the album, She's So Unusual and became the first artist in history to have four top-five singles released from one album. Lauper has released 11 albums, over 40 singles, and has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. She continues to tour the world in support of human rights.Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and MTV VMA-winning video and Emmy Award-winning film, television and Theater actress. She became a household name in the mid-eighties with the release of the album, She's So Unusual and became the first artist in history to have four top-five singles released from one album. Lauper has released 11 albums, over 40 singles, and has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide. She continues to tour the world in support of human rights.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyndi_Lauper
http://www.cyndilauper.com/index.php
http://www.metrolyrics.com/cyndi-lauper-lyrics.html
NEW ORDER 
New Order melded post-punk and electronic dance, and became one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 1980s. Though the band were shadowed by the legacy of Joy Division in their first years, their immersion in the New York City club scene of the early 1980s introduced them to dance music. The band's 1983 hit "Blue Monday" saw them fully embrace dance music and synthesized instruments, and is the best-selling 12-inch single of all time. New Order were the flagship band for Factory Records, and their minimalist album sleeves and non-image reflected the label's aesthetic of doing whatever the relevant parties wanted to do, including New Order not wanting to put singles onto the albums. The band have often been acclaimed by fans, critics and other musicians as a highly influential force in the alternative rock and dance music scenes over the past 25 years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Order
GARY NUMAN 
Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on March 8, 1958) is an English singer, composer, and musician. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of electronic music and is widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars". Numan's signature style combines gloomy themes of depersonalisation and alienation accompanied by energetic synthesizer work. Numan is also a licensed aviator.Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on March 8, 1958) is an English singer, composer, and musician. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of electronic music and is widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars". Numan's signature style combines gloomy themes of depersonalisation and alienation accompanied by energetic synthesizer work. Numan is also a licensed aviator.
ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (often abbreviated to OMD) are a synthpop group whose founding members are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England. OMD record for Virgin Records (originally for Virgin's DinDisc subsidiary).
The group was founded by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, and they formed the core of the outfit until 1989, when the group split. McCluskey then retained the name and continued to record and tour as OMD with a new line-up.
In late December 2005, OMD's official website announced a 2006 reformation, for both live performances and a new album, with rehearsals beginning in summer 2006. The tour began in 2007, featuring the classic line up of McCluskey, Humphreys, Holmes and Cooper. Spring 2008 saw a further tour announced for October that year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchestral_Manoeuvres_in_the_Dark
http://www.metrolyrics.com/orchestral-manoeuvres-in-the-dark-lyrics.html
PET SHOP BOYS 
Pet Shop Boys are a popular English electronic music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasionally guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards and occasionally on vocals.
Pet Shop Boys have sold more than 50 million records worldwide. Since 1986, they have had 39 Top 30 singles and 22 Top 10 hits in the UK, including four number ones: "West End Girls", "It's a Sin", "Always on My Mind" and "Heart".
As stated on the Pet Shop Boys website, they are working on a new album with Xenomania which will be released early 2009.
THE POLICE 
The Police are a three-piece rock band consisting of Sting (vocals, bass guitar), Andy Summers (guitar, vocals) and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion, vocals). The band became globally popular in the early 1980s, playing a style of rock that was influenced by jazz, reggae, ska, and punk music. Their 1983 album, Synchronicity, was number one in the UK and the US and sold over 8,000,000 copies in the US. The band broke up in the mid-1980s, but reunited in early 2007 with the announcement that they were undertaking a world tour. The tour was scheduled from the middle of that year on until mid-2008, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their hit single "Roxanne" and also, to a lesser extent, that of their formation as a group. To date The Police have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Rolling Stone ranked The Police number 70 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[1]
- The Police - official website
- PoliceWiki
- UnRated Magazine Review of The Police - Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out
- http://www.jambase.com/ - Stewart Copeland Interview
- Photos from The Police`s last tour - Amsterdam Show
SMITHS 
The Smiths were an English rock band active from 1982 to 1987, based on the songwriting partnership of singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. Critics have called them one of the most important alternative rock bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s,[1][2] and the group has had major influence on subsequent artists. Morrissey's lovelorn tales of alienation found an audience amongst youth culture bored by the ubiquitous synthesizer-pop bands of the early 1980s, while Marr's complex melodies helped return guitar-based music to popularity.[3]
The group were signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, for whom they released four studio albums and several compilations, as well as numerous non-LP singles. Although they had limited commercial success outside the UK while they were still together, and never released a single that charted higher than number 10 in their home country, The Smiths won a growing following, and they remain cult and commercial favourites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiths
SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES 
Siouxsie & the Banshees were a British rock band which formed in 1976. Led by Siouxsie Sioux (vocals) and Steven Severin (bass), the band's only constant members, the Banshees formed in the wake of the punk rock band Sex Pistols and soon became one of the major bands in the post-punk movement. After an enforced change of musical direction leading to a redefining of their image, together with new drummer Budgie and a procession of guitarists including Robert Smith (also of The Cure) and John McGeoch, the Banshees also became instrumental in the creation and development of gothic rock into the next decade. The group released several successful albums and singles throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "Cities in Dust", "Peek-a-Boo", and "Kiss Them for Me", while its members also dabbled in side projects. The Banshees disbanded in 1996, with Sioux and Budgie continuing to record music as The Creatures, a side project they had started in the 1980s. The band reunited briefly for a tour in 2002.
http://www.vamp.org/Siouxsie/Lyrics/
SPANDAU BALLET 
Spandau Ballet was a popular English band in the 1980s. Initially inspired by a mixture of funk and synthpop, the genre-defining New Romantic group eventually mellowed into a mainstream pop act.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandau_Ballet
http://www.youtube.com/spandauballet # TRUE
SQUEEZE 
Squeeze is an English band that came to prominence in the New Wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. The group formed in London in 1974. They are known for their hit songs "Cool for Cats," "Up the Junction," "Tempted," "Black Coffee In Bed," "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)," and "Hourglass," among others.
Squeeze broke up in 1999, but reunited for a tour through the United States and United Kingdom in 2007, and issued a live album culled from the American leg of the tour. The reunion was successful enough that Squeeze have announced that they will stay together to play the Chichester Real Ale and Jazz on 12 July followed by a 2008 U.S. tour in August.
Squeeze is an English band that came to prominence in the New Wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. The group formed in London in 1974. They are known for their hit songs "Cool for Cats," "Up the Junction," "Tempted," "Black Coffee In Bed," "Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)," and "Hourglass," among others.
Squeeze broke up in 1999, but reunited for a tour through the United States and United Kingdom in 2007, and issued a live album culled from the American leg of the tour. The reunion was successful enough that Squeeze have announced that they will stay together to play the Chichester Real Ale and Jazz on 12 July followed by a 2008 U.S. tour in August.
TEARS FOR FEARS 
Tears for Fears (sometimes abbreviated to TFF or T4F) are a popular English pop band formed in the early 1980s by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, which emerged after the dissolution of their first band, the mod-influenced Graduate. They were initially associated with New Wave and the burgeoning wave of synthesizer bands of the early 1980s, but quickly branched out into mainstream chart success. Tears for Fears have sold more than 22 million albums worldwide (including over 8 million in the United States alone).
MIDGE URE 
Midge Ure OBE (born James Ure, 10 October 1953, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland) is a pop guitarist, singer, keyboard player, and songwriter. He had particular success in the 1970s and 1980s, most notably with the band Ultravox. His stage name, Midge, is a phonetic reversal of his real name, Jim.