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Bangles
The Bangles are one of the most iconic girl bands of all time. They had…
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Bruce Springsteen
The release of Nebraska, a stripped-down and disturbing solo album that, while a major left…
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David Sylvian
The David Sylvian that fronted new wave pop band Japan wore luminescent hair and glam…
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Sam Fox
Samantha Karen Fox (born 15 April 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and former…
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Scritti Politti
Scritti Politti is the primary vehicle for Welsh singer/songwriter Green Gartside. Few figures in pop…
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Shakin Stevens
Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948), known professionally as Shakin’ Stevens, is a Welsh singer…
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Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Led by former Generation X member Tony James, the new wave group Sigue Sigue Sputnik…
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Simply Minds
Simple Minds are one of the UK’s most successful bands, having achieved six No.1 albums…
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Sinead O’Connor
O’Connor was born on Dec 8, 1966, in Dublin. Her parents divorced when O’Connor was…
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Sinitta
Sinitta Malone (born 19 October 1968), known professionally as Sinitta, is an American-born British singer,…
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Siouxsie and the Banshees
Siouxsie and the Banshees were a British rock band, formed in London in 1976 by…
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Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet were an English new wave band formed in Islington, London, in 1979. Inspired…
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Sparks
Sparks are an American pop and rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1967 by…
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Squeeze
It’s 1973 in South London. Teenage friends Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook form the band…
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Status Quo
STATUS QUO’S total world-wide record sales exceed 118 million units. In 2013 QUO released their…
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Stock Aitken Waterman
In January 1984, shortly after meeting Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman asked them…
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Sugarcubes
The Sugarcubes (Sykurmolarnir in Icelandic) were an Icelandic alternative rock band formed in 1986 and…
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Swing Out Sisiter
Although Swing Out Sister’s music is unashamedly commercial pop, their impeccable indie credentials (keyboardist Andy…
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Terence Trent D’Arby
D’Arby’s debut solo album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby, released in July…
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The Beloved
Originally a quartet whose sound drew inspiration from psychedelia, the Beloved found its greatest success…
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The Creatures
The Creatures were an English band formed in 1981 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and drummer…
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The Smiths
The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. Consisting of vocalist…
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The Specials
Influential, important and exhilarating live, they are a band embedded in this country’s DNA. It…
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The Thompson Twins
Thompson Twins were a British pop band that formed in April 1977. Initially a new…
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