The first British invasion was so good we Americans just couldn’t go without a second one. So, when the late ’70s and early ’80s hit, bands from the UK flocked to the US like moths to a flame. And ...

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...

John Frusciante is heavily influenced by 80s British music. The Red Hot Chilli Peppers star “has a lot of memories” of listening to the Human League when he and his band - which also currently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. 1982: British pop group The Thompson Twins members: Tom Bailey, Alannah ...

Howard Jones, known for his '80s new wave music, performs Feb. 21 at the Brown County Music Center. Joining Jones on tour are British synth-pop group ABC and SiriusXM 1st Wave DJ Richard Blade. Jones ...

Dave Ball, the instrumentalist for the hit ’80s British synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died at age 66. The band announced on its official Instagram account that the musician “passed away peacefully in ...

David Ball, who made up half of innovative English synth-pop duo Soft Cell, has died. He was 66 years old. Ball died peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Tuesday night, Oct. 22, his bandmate ...