On this date in 1988, Erasure had the #1 album in the U.K., The Innocents.
Wikipedia: Erasure
Official Website: erasureinfo.com
Video: Erasure - A Little Respect (from The Innocents) - live - 1989 - youtube
Blogload: Erasure - The Innocents - erichasthemusic.blogspot.com
In April of 1987, The Cure released their eighteenth single, Why Can't I Be You?. It was backed by "A Japanese Dream". The A side appeared on their seventh album, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #21 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #54 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Sussex, England post punk/goth/new wave band continues on with Robert Smith at the helm. He was a part-time member of Siouxsie and The Banshees.
Wikipedia: The Cure
Official Website: thecure.com
Video: The Cure - Why Can't I Be You? - on TV - 1987 - youtube
Blogload: The Cure - Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me - gnomomusic.blogspot.com
In April of 1984, The Psychedelic Furs released their tenth single, "The Ghost In You". It was backed by "Another Edge". The A side appeared on their fourth album, Mirror Moves. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #59 spot on the U.S. singles chart and the #68 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London post punk/new wave band lasted until 1991. Brothers Richard and Tim Butler then formed Love Spit Love. In 2000, The Psychedelic Furs re-formed with the brothers Butler and Jon Ashton back in the fold. They continue to perform.
Wikipedia: The Psychedelic Furs
Video: The Psychedelic Furs - The Ghost In You - youtube
Blogload: The Psychedelic Furs - Mirror Moves - historyofthe80s.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Nick Lowe released his fourteenth single, "My Heart Hurts". It was backed by a live track called "Pet You and Hold You". It included a second 7-inch in a double gatefound package with the additional live tracks, "Cracking Up" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding". It was also available as a 12 inch record with all four tracks. The U.S. version of the single had "Stick It Where The Sun Don't Shine" as a B side and was a stand alone 7-inch with just the two tracks. The A side and the U.S. B side both appeared on his third album, Nick The Knife. The power pop singer from Surrey, U.K. was previously teamed with Dave Edmunds in Rockpile.
Wikipedia: Nick Lowe
Official Website: nicklowe.net
Video: Nick Lowe - My Hearts Hurts - on American Bandstand - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Nick Lowe - Nick The Knife - raremp3.co.uk
On this date in 1982, Fun Boy Three released their fourth single, "The Telephone Always Rings". It was backed by "The Alibi". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #17 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The band members, Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding, were all members of The Specials before leaving to form The Fun Boy Three. The Coventry, England ska band lasted until 1983.
Wikipedia: Fun Boy Three
Video: Fun Boy Three - The Telephone Always Rings - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Fun Boy Three - debut album - frisiansotherfavorites.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Culture Club released their debut single, "White Boy". It was backed by "Love Twist". Both songs appeared on their debut album, Kissing To Be Clever. While the single did not crack the top 100 in the U.K., number one singles were on their way for the band by year's end. The London, England new wave band lasted until 1986. They re-formed in 1998 and the second union lasted four years.
Wikipedia: Culture Club
Official Website: culture-club.co.uk
Video: Culture Club - White Boy - on Countdown - 1984 - youtube
Blogload: Culture Club - Kissing To Be Clever - kazuya-kk.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Comsat Angels released their fourth single, "It's History". It was backed by "Zinger". The B side appeared on their third album, Fiction. The A side was a non-LP track that was added to the album as a bonus when it was re-released on CD. The Sheffield, England post-punk/new wave band changed their name to the C.S. Angels later on due to some pressure from Comsat, the satellite company. They disbanded in 1995 with nine albums to their credit. Their bass player was Kevin Bacon. Not that Kevin Bacon.
Wikipedia: The Comsat Angels
A good Fansite: comsatangels.net
Blogload: The Comsat Angels - Fiction - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Squeeze released their fifth album, Sweets From A Stranger. It contained the singles, "Black Coffee In Bed" (#51 U.K.), "When The Hangover Strikes" and "I've Returned". The London new wave band first disbanded in 1982 but re-formed in 1985 and stayed intact until 1999. They have recently done some touring together.
Wikipedia: Squeeze
Official Website: squeezefan.com
Blogload: Squeeze - Sweets From A Stranger - moon-voices.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Members released their seventh single, "Working Girl". It was backed by "Holiday In Tanga-Nika" and "Everyday Is Just A Holiday". The A side was on their third album, Uprhythm Downbeat. The B sides were not but were added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD. This album was released as Going West in the U.K. in 1983. The Camberley, England punk/post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1983.
Wikipedia: The Members
Official Website: themembers.co.uk
Video: The Members - Working Girl - youtube
Blogload: The Members - Uprhythm Downbeat - frisiansotherfavorites.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft, also known as D.A.F., released their third album, Alles Ist Gut. It contained the singles, "Der Mussolini", "Der Rauber Und Der Prinz" and "Als War's Das Letze Mal". The Dusseldorf, Germany experimental new wave band disbanded in 1983 but briefly re-formed a few years later for one album. In 2003, they re-formed again and are still together.
Wikipedia: D.A.F.
Official Website: daf.ag
Blogload: D.A.F. - Alles Ist Gut - afluor.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Teardrop Explodes re-released their third single, "Treason (It's Just A Story)". This time it was backed by "Use Me". The A side was a remixed version of the earlier single and it fared better, reaching the #18 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The original version of the A side had appeared on their debut album, Kilimanjaro. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus to their debut when re-released on CD. The 12 inch included a french version of the title track called "Traison (C'est Juste Une Histoire)" which also a bonus track on the Kilimajaro CD. The Liverpool, England post punk band disbanded in 1982 after two albums. Lead singer Julian Cope went on to become a successful solo artist. Keyboardist Paul Simpson formed The Wild Swans.
Wikipedia: The Teardrop Explodes
Video: The Teardrop Explodes - Treason (It's Just A Story) - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro - atravesdelpuente.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Altered Images released their second single, "A Day's Wait". It was backed by "Who Cares?" The A side appeared on their debut album, Happy Birthday. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave band, led by the lovely Clare Grogan, released three albums before disbanding in 1983. Guitarist/bass player Johnny McElhone went on to form Hipsway.
Wikipedia: Altered Images
Blogload: Altered Images - Happy Birthday - takethepills.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Plastics released their third album, Welcome Back which was primarily a greatest hits album made up of songs from their first two releases in Japan. This was their first release in the U.K. and U.S. (though it was simply called The Plastics in the U.S.) All songs were re-recorded for the album. The Japanese new wave band disbanded in the early 80's.
Wikipedia: Plastics
A good Plastics Website: rockofjapan.com
Blogload: Plastics - Welcome Back - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Killing Joke released their fourth single, "Follow The Leaders". It was backed by "Tension". Both tracks appeared on their second album, What's THIS For...!. The single reached the #55 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London post-punk band disbanded in 1996 but re-formed a few years ago. The band has been touring recently with frontman Jaz Coleman, of course, at the front. 
Wikipedia: Killing Joke
Official Website: killingjoke.com
Video: Killing Joke - Follow The Leaders - live 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Killing Joke - What's THIS For...! - w1re12xu.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Chelsea released their sixth single, "Look At The Outside". It was backed by "Don't Get Me Wrong". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Alternative Hits. The London punk band originally consisted of Gene October, William Broad (Billy Idol), Tony James and John Towe. Within a few weeks, everyone except Gene October bolted to form Generation X. Gene October had to recruit an entire new band. They are still active with Gene October still up front.
Wikipedia: Chelsea
Official Website: chelseapunkband.com
Blogload: Chelsea - Alternative Hits - plan-9fromouterspace.blogspot.com
Wayne Kramer of MC5 turns 61 today!
MC5, clockwise from top left: Michael Davis, Fred "Sonic" Smith,
Wayne Kramer, Dennis Thompson and Rob Tyner.
Wikipedia: MC5
A good MC5 Website: mc5.org
Video: MC5 - Kick Out The Jams - live - 1970 - youtube
Blogload: MC5 - Kick Out The Jams - level261.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Exploited released their fifth single, "Attack". It was backed by "Alternative". The B side appeared on their second studio album, Troops Of Tomorrow. The A side was a non-LP track. The Edinburgh, Scotland band was one of the U.K.'s original Oi! bands. They are still together but moved towards thrash by the late '80's.
Wikipedia: The Exploited
Official Website: the-exploited.net
Blogload: The Exploited - The Singles - blogofleastresistance.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Anti-Pasti released their third single, "East To The West". It was backed by "Burn In Your Own Flames". The A side appeared on their second studio album, Caution In The Wind. The B side did not but it was added as a bonus track when it was re-released on CD. The Derby, England punk band released two albums and several singles before disbanding in 1984.
Wikipedia: Anti-Pasti
Myspace: myspace.com/antipastiuk
Blogload: Anti-Pasti - Caution In The Wind - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Associates released their tenth single, "Club Country". It was backed by ""A.G. It's You Again". The A side appeared on their third album, Sulk. The B side was a non-LP track. The 12 inch version added "Ulcragyceptemol" (added as a bonus to Sulk when it was re-released) and a remixed version of "Club Country". The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Edinburgh, Scotland new wave band disbanded in 1990 after four albums but re-formed a few years later. The band affectively ended with the death of Billy MacKenzie in 1997.
Wikipedia: The Associates
A Fansite: affectionatebunch.fr
Video: The Associates - Club Country - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Associates - Sulk - frisiansotherfavorites.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Adam and the Ants released their eighth single, "Stand And Deliver". The B side was "Beat My Guest". The A side appeared on their third album, Prince Charming. The B side was a non-LP track which had been written in the early days of Adam and The Ants. The single reached the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/post punk band broke up in 1982 when Adam ditched the rest of the Ants and went solo. Well...almost all The Ants. He retained guitarist, co-songwriter Marco Pirroni.
Wikipedia: Adam and The Ants
Official Adam Ant Website: adam-ant.net
Video: Adam and The Ants - Stand And Deliver - on Countdown - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Adam and The Ants - Prince Charming - bianca-musicforlife.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Japan released their ninth single, "The Art Of Parties". The B side was "Life Without Buildings". The A side appeared on their fifth album, Tin Drum. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #48 spot on the U.K. singles chart. A four track EP also included "The Width Of A Room" and "The Experience Of Swimming", both non-LP tracks. London new wave disbanded in 1982 after five studio albums. Their last live performance? Yes...it was in Japan.
Wikipedia: Japan
A Great Japan Fansite: japansylvian.com
Video: Japan - The Art Of Parties - on Old Grey Whistle Test - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Japan - The Art Of Parties EP (all four tracks) - samemistakesmusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, OMD released their third single, "Messages". It was backed by "Taking Sides Again". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #13 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Cheshire, England new wave band was led by Paul Humphreys (ex-Dalek I Love You) and Andy McCluskey. When Humphries left in 1989, McCluskey kept the band going until 1996. They have recently re-formed with the classic line-up.
Wikipedia: OMD
Official Website: omd.uk.com
Video: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - on TV - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - debut album - moon-voices.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Squeeze released their tenth single, "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)". It was backed by "What The Butler Saw". The A side appeared on their third album, Argybargy. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #44 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band first disbanded in 1982 but re-formed in 1985 and stayed intact until 1999. They have recently done some touring together.
Wikipedia: Squeeze
Official Website: squeezefan.com
Video: Squeeze - Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) - youtube
Blogload: Squeeze - Argybargy - 53rdand3rd.wordpress.com
On this date in 1977, Blondie released their second single, "In The Flesh". It was backed by "Man Overboard". Both songs were on their self-titled debut album. The single did not chart in the U.S. or the U.K. but reached the #2 spot on the Australian singles chart. Before their first run was over, they would find plenty of chart success with five #1 singles in the U.K. and four in the U.S. The New York City punk/new wave band were CBGB's regulars. They broke up in 1982 only to re-form in 1998. 
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - In The Flesh - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - debut album - and more - alltribes.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Jam released their debut single, "In The City". It was backed by "Takin' My Love". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, In The City. The single reached the #40 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, England punk/mod revivalist band disbanded in 1982 at the peak of their success, having placed their last three albums in the top five spots on the U.K. albums chart and their last eight U.K. single releases in the top 10. Paul Weller went on to form The Style Council. Bruce Foxton joined Stiff Little Fingers in 1991 and stayed on until 2005. Foxton and Rick Buckler have reunited to record and tour without Weller. There has been no interest from Paul Weller.
Wikipedia: The Jam
Official Website: thejamfan.net
Video: The Jam - In The City - youtube
Blogload: The Jam - In The City - rockerdownloadsgratis.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, APB released their third single, "Palace Filled With Love". It was backed by "All Your Life With Me". The A side appeared on their 1985 debut full-length album, Something To Believe In. The B side did not but it was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Aberdeenshire, Scotland post punk/new wave band released a string of singles through 1986 and performed through 1988 but, while not officially disbanding, were quiet after that. They have recently released new material and are performing.
Wikipedia: APB
Official Website: apbtheband.com
Blogload: APB - Something To Believe In - totalwire.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Subhumans released their second EP, Reason For Existence. It was a four song record that included "Big City", "Peroxide", "Reason For Existence" and "Cancer". None of the tracks appeared on their 1983 studio debut full-length album, The Day The Country Died. Subhumans are a Wiltshire, U.K. second wave punk band that still records and performs.
Wikipedia: Subhumans
Myspace: myspace.com/subhumansuk
Blogload: Subhumans - Resons For Existence EP - tooshortalife.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, British Electric Foundation released their first single, "Ball Of Confusion". The B side was an instrumental version of the A side. The A side appeared on their third long-play release, Music Of Quality And Distinction Volume One which was a collection of covers with different guest singers and the band's synth music. Tina Turner handled the lead on this track. The Sheffield, England new wave "project" was formed when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh split from The Human League. This was their pre-Heaven 17 days and British Electric Foundation was to be a business collective for releasing not only their music but other artists as well. They recruited Glenn Gregory for vocals soon afterwards and Heaven 17 was born though they kept British Electric Foundation alive. 
Wikipedia: British Electric Foundation
Blogload: British Electric Foundation - Music Of Quality And Distinction Volume One - avaxhome.ws/music
On this date in 1981, A Certain Ratio released its debut vinyl album (they released a cassette-only release in 1980) called To Each... The album did not produce any singles. The Manchester, England post-punk band, who recorded for the legendary Factory Records, still records and performs.
Wikipedia: A Certain Ratio
Official Website: acrmcr.com
Blogload: A Certain Ratio - To Each... - rho-xs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Baby Buddha released their debut album, Music For Teenage Sex. There were no singles released from the album. The San Francisco new wave band was actually a side project by David Javelosa and some of his bandmates in Los Microwaves. They one other album release in 1987.
Blogload: Baby Buddha - Music For Teenage Sex - staringapocalypse.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Alex Fergusson released his debut solo single, "Stay With Me Tonight". It was backed by "Brushing Your Hair". Neither track appeared on an album. In fact, the ex-guitarist for Alternative Television did not release an album until 1992. This release was his work before joining Psychic TV. This single was much more synth-dominated than his work with Alternative Television. 
Wikipedia: Alex Fergusson
Official Website: alexfergusson.com
Blogload: Alex Fergusson - Stay With Me Tonight - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - ghostlymachine.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Valves released their third single, "It Don't Mean Nothing At All". The B side was "Linda Vindaloo". The Edinburgh, Scotland punk band released a total of three singles but did not produce an album by the time they called it quits in 1979.
Bassist Gordon Valve (Scott), when asked what the name of their planned album would be, once said Can't Stand The Rezillos Either, poking fun at their countrymen's album. There was, of course, no album under this or any other title.
Blogload: The Valves - It Don't Mean Nothing At All - 7 inch (both sides) - asfm.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Blondie had the #1 single in the U.S., "Heart Of Glass". It appeared on their album, Parallel Lines.
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Heart Of Glass - live - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - Parallel Lines - bluavlk.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Elvis Costello released his seventh single, "Pump It Up". It was backed by "Big Tears". The A side appeared on his second album, This Year's Model. The B side was a non-LP track but was included on the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #24 spot on the U.K. singles chart. Both sides of the single featured The Clash's Mick Jones as a guest guitarist. The London punk/new wave singer is still recording and performing. His backup band is now The Imposters.
Wikipedia: Elvis Costello
Official Website: elviscostello.com
Video: Elvis Costello - Pump It Up - on TV - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: Elvis Costello - This Year's Model - punkintheworld.com
On this date in 1978, Pere Ubu released their first EP, Datapanik In The Year Zero. It contained five tracks, "Heart Of Darkness", "30 Seconds Over Tokyo", "Cloud 149", "Heaven" and "Untitled". These were all early tracks and had not appeared on an album. The avant-garde/proto punk band from Cleveland, Ohio was formed after Rocket From The Tombs broke up. Dave Thomas and Peter Laughner formed Pere Ubu while fellow Rocket From The Tombs band members, Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz, founded The Dead Boys. Pere Ubu continues to release music.
Wikipedia: Pere Ubu
Official Website: ubuprojex.net
Blogload: Pere Ubu - Terminal Tower - An Archival Collection - contains all 5 tracks from Datapanik In The Year Zero - unapieldeastracan.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Venus and The Razorblades released their third single, "Workin' Girl". It was backed by "Midnight". Both tracks appeared on their very rare debut album, Songs From The Sunshine Jungle. The Los Angeles punk/new wave band was managed by ex-Runaways manager Kim Fowley. The band released four singles and the one album and were done by 1978. The album has been re-released on CD.
Wikipedia: Venus and The Razorblades
Official Website: venusandtherazorblades.com
Not "Workin' Girl" but...their first two singles...
Blogload: Venus and The Razorblades - "Punk-A-Rama " 7 inch and "I Want To Be Where The Boys Are" 7 inch - asfm.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Sham 69 released their third single, "Angels With Dirty Faces". It was backed by "The Cockney Kids Are Innocent". The A side appeared on their second album, That's Life. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single climbed to the #19 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Hersham, England punk band disbanded in 1980 but re-formed in the late 80's and has been on and off ever since.
Wikipedia: Sham 69
Official Website: sham69.com
Video: Sham 69 - Angels With Dirty Faces - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: Sham 69 - That's Life - punkrocker-4ever.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Blondie released their twentieth single, "Island Of Lost Souls". It was backed by "Dragonfly". Both songs were on their sixth album, The Hunter. The single reached the #11 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #37 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The New York City punk/new wave band were CBGB's regulars. They broke up in 1982 only to re-form in 1998. 
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Island Of Lost Souls - live - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - The Hunter - and more - alltribes.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Insane released their second single, "El Salvador". It was backed by "Chinese Rocks" and "Nuclear War". The Wigan, U.K. Oi! band released three singles of their own and then a split single in 1984. They did not release a studio album by the time they disbanded in 1984. David Ellesmere and Simon Middlehurst both went onto Flux Of Pink Indians.
Wikipedia: The Insane
Blogload: The Insane - El Salvador (all three tracks) - gabesuk82.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Death In June released their debut EP, Heaven Street. Aside from the title track, it also included "We Drive East" and "In The Night Time". A version of the title track appeared on their debut album, The Guilty Have No Pride. The first two tracks appeared on their second album, Burial. The third track did not. The London post punk/goth band was formed by former Crisis members Douglas Pierce and Tony Wakeford. The band continues to record and release material.
Wikipedia: Death In June
Official website: deathinjune.net
Video: Death In June - Heaven Street - live - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Death In June - Burial - an-arcadia.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Modern English released their fifth single, "Life In The Gladhouse". It was backed by "The Choicest View". The A side appeared on their second album, After The Snow. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when it was re-released as a CD. The Colchester, England post punk/new wave band first disbanded in 1986. They have reunited to record and perform a few times since.
Wikipedia: Modern English
Blogload: Modern English - Life In The Gladhouse - 12 inch (both tracks) - pwemb.blogspot.com
Marco Pirroni of Adam and The Ants, The Models, Rema-Rema and...an original, albeit brief, member of Siouxsie and The Banshees turns 50 today!
Adam and the Ants, clockwise from bottom: Adam Ant,
Terry Lee Miall, Marco Pirroni, Merrick and Gary Tibbs
Wikipedia: Adam and The Ants
Official Adam Ant Website: adam-ant.net
Video: Adam and The Ants - Killer In The Home - on TV - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Adam and The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier - megavatio.com
On this date in 1981, TV Smith's Explorers released their second single, "The Servant". It was backed by "Looking Down On London". The A side appeared on their debut album, Last Words Of The Great Explorer. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The London post punk band disbanded in 1981 after four singles and one album. T.V. Smith had previously been in The Adverts.
Wikipedia: T.V. Smith
T.V. Smith official website: tvsmith.com
Blogload: T.V. Smith's Explorers - Last Words Of The Great Explorer - offtherecord-mikeyten.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Outcasts released their fourth single, "Magnum Force". The B side was "Gangland Warfare". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Blood And Thunder. The Belfast, Northern Ireland punk band disbanded in 1985 after three albums and numerous singles.
Wikipedia: The Outcasts
Blogload: The Outcasts - Blood And Thunder - sonsofthedolls.blogspot.com
Kate Pierson of The B-52's turns 61 today!
The B-52's, left to right: Ricky Wlison, Fred Schneider,
Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson and Keith Strickland
Wikipedia: The B-52's
Official Website: astralwerks.com/b-52s
Video: The B-52's - Dance This Mess Around - live - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The B-52's - Time Capsule - a compilation - mp3maniaco.blogs.sapo.pt
On this date in 1979, Patti Smith released her fourth album, Wave. It contained the singles "Frederick" (#63 U.K., #90 U.S.), "Dancing Barefoot" and "So You Want To Be (A Rock 'N' Roll Star)". The album, itself, reached the #18 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #41 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The New Jersey singer/poet was one of the founders of the New York punk scene and was a regular at CBGB's. She was the last performer on stage on October 15, 2006, the last night that CBGB's was open.
Wikipedia: Patti Smith
Official Website: pattismith.net
Blogload: Patti Smith - Wave - siempreforma.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Pack released their debut single, "Heathen". It was backed by "Brave New Soldiers". It was the first of two singles by the London punk band who broke up in 1980. Frontman Kirk Brandon went on to front Theatre Of Hate. Drummer Rab Fae Beith went on to The Wall after the first single. He was replaced by ex-PIL drummer Jim Walker for their second release. Although the band did not release anything other than the two singles while intact, a series of posthumous releases found their way into circulation. A 1980 release called Kirk Brandon & The Pack Of Lies contained all four single sides. 
Wikipedia: Kirk Brandon
Blogload: The Pack - Heathen - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - rarepunk.blogspot.com
Chris Mars of The Replacements turns 48 today!
The Replacements, clockwise from bottom left:
Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson and Tommy Stinson.
Wikipedia: The Replacements
A fansite: twintone.com/mats
Video: The Replacements - Goddamn Job and Junior's Got A Gun - live 1981 - youtube
Blogload: The Replacements - Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash - moon-voices.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Depeche Mode released their fifth single, "The Meaning Of Love". It was backed by "Oberkorn (It's A Small Town)". The A side appeared on their second album, A Broken Frame. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track to this album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #12 on the U.K. singles chart. The Essex, England new wave band still records and performs but they are a trio since Alan Wilder left the band in 1995. Surprisingly, the band has never had a #1 single in the U.K. or the U.S.
Wikipedia: Depeche Mode
Official Website: depechemode.com
Video: Depeche Mode - The Meaning Of Love - on TV - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Depeche Mode - A Broken Frame - sapodownloads.net
Roger Taylor of Duran Duran turns 49 today!
Duran Duran, left to right: Simon Le Bon, John Taylor,
Roger Taylor, Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes
Wikipedia: Duran Duran
Official Website: duranduran.com
Video: Duran Duran - Planet Earth - live - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Duran Duran - lots of stuff - 80sandme.blogspot.com
