Thomas Dolby Phoenix Tickets - Arizona Financial Theatre

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Tom Bailey

16 concerts

Born in England, synth-pop icon Tom Bailey led Thompson Twins (“Hold Me Now,” “Lies,” “In the Name of Love”): Live Aid with Nile Rodgers & Madonna; 10M+ sold.

Bow Wow Wow

8 concerts

London new wave band formed by Malcolm McLaren (ex–Sex Pistols mgr); Annabella Lwin-led, Burundi-style drumming/Mohawk flair. UK Top 10: “Go Wild…” & “I Want Candy” (US #62); controversy, John Peel, Boy George cameo.

Modern English

24 concerts

Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English helped shape goth/industrial-tinged post‑punk/new wave; championed by John Peel; 4AD band behind “I Melt With You” (8M+ plays; BMI London honor).

The Romantics

31 concerts

Formed in east Detroit (1977), power-pop/new wave band with Detroit rock grit. Hits: “What I Like About You,” “Talking in Your Sleep.” Gold album *In Heat*. Clem Burke.

Men Without Hats

6 concerts

Montreal new wave electro‑pop pioneers led by Ivan & Colin Doroschuk; hits “The Safety Dance” & “Pop Goes the World”; toured worldwide; both in Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Thomas Dolby

9 concerts

London-born synth-pop/new wave “mad scientist” behind “She Blinded Me with Science” & “Hyperactive”; wrote Lene Lovich’s “New Toy,” produced Whodini hit “Magic’s Wand.”

The Plimsouls

1 concert

Formed in Los Angeles (1978), the Plimsouls’ soul-punk/power pop fused ’60s soul, British Invasion & garage; famed live; hits “A Million Miles Away,” “Zero Hour,” “Hush, Hush.”