Abducted by the 80's Jacksonville Tickets - Florida Theatre Jacksonville

Abducted by the 80's with The Motels, Wang Chung, and more

Jun 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

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The Motels

22 concerts

Martha Davis, from Berkeley, joined The Motels, hitting it big with hits like "Only the Lonely" and "Suddenly Last Summer." The band achieved gold record status with their unique sound. After brief breakup, Davis went solo and later reformed The Motels.

Wang Chung

24 concerts

London's Wang Chung, originally Huang Chung, soared in the '80s US music scene with hits like "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" & "Dance Hall Days." Known for new wave style, they focused on the US market, collaborating with major labels like Arista & Geffen.

Naked Eyes

1 concert

British synth pop duo Naked Eyes, formed in 1981, gained fame with hits like "Always Something There to Remind Me." Known for early '80s success and MTV presence, their album 'Burning Bridges' was big in the US. Collaborated as schoolmates, disbanded post-1984 album flop. Fisher died in 1999.

Men Without Hats

27 concerts

Men Without Hats, born in Vancouver, are new wave electro-pop pioneers led by Ivan and Colin Doroschuk. Known for "The Safety Dance" and "Pop Goes the World," they've toured globally and had their hits inducted into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Collaborating with Colin's daughter, Sahara Sloan, their synth-pop legacy continues with a blend of analog and digital sounds.