Pop Goes The 80s with A Flock Of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, and more

A Flock of Seagulls, formed in 1980 in the UK, are known for their new wave sound, teased hair, and hits like "I Ran." They won a 1982 Grammy for "DNA."

Formed in London in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren, Bow Wow Wow, featuring Annabella Lwin, is known for hits like "I Want Candy." Their new wave style blends punk, pop, and African rhythms. The band's two albums secured their pop history, with highlights including "Go Wild in the Country." They influenced music piracy culture with the cassette single "C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!" and worked with notable figures like Boy George. Disbanding in 1983, the band reunited for tours, impacting the music scene with their lively performances and distinctive style.

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.

Tommy Tutone, led by Tommy Heath and Jim Keller, rose to fame with the 1981 hit "867-5309/Jenny," reaching No. 4 and earning gold status. Despite their early success, they disbanded after 1983's *National Emotion*. Heath revived the name in 1994 with *Nervous Love* and continued releases like *Tutone.rtf* in 1998.