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Tom Bailey

15 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

10 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.

Wang Chung

21 concerts

London-based new wave band (Hues/Feldman/Costin), later duo; ’80s U.S. hitmakers: “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Dance Hall Days,” “Let’s Go!”; “To Live and Die in L.A.” theme.

The Romantics

30 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.”