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A Flock of Seagulls

A Flock of Seagulls got its start in Liverpool, England, in 1979. Mike Score, a former hairdresser, began playing with Frank Maudsley, Ali Score, and other friends. Mike bought a used synthesizer, and the band was formed. Frank played bass, and Ali played drums, though he didn’t have much experience. They were just a group of friends who got together to jam.

They then started playing at a local club and gradually began to gain attention. In 1981, they released a single called “Talking,” produced by Bill Nelson. It wasn’t a huge hit, but it paved the way for them. The following year, they released “Telecommunication,” which was more successful. The single became popular in nightclubs and gave them more visibility.

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I Ran (So Far Away)

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In 1982, they released an EP titled "Modern Love is Automatic," which included "Telecommunication" and "I Ran (So Far Away)." The latter became their most famous song. The following year, they released their debut album, *A Flock of Seagulls*, which reached number one in Australia and the Top 10 in the United States and New Zealand. The album was well-received for its new wave sound, mixed with synthpop and post-punk.

The band stood out for their look. Mike Score, the lead singer, had his hair slicked back, with the sides spiked up. According to him, the hairstyle was created by accident. Frank, the bassist, ran his fingers through his hair as a joke before a show, and it stayed that way. The audience noticed it, and the manager told him to keep it that way. From then on, the hairstyle became his trademark. The band became famous for it, and the hairstyle became a symbol of their style.

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1 ene 1980
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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new wave