Modern English
UK
Formed: 1979
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, New Wave, Punk/New Wave, Post-Punk
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The summery hooks and warm lyrics of Modern English's biggest hit, "I Melt With You," gave listeners the impression that the band was an upbeat pop act in the early '80s. "I Melt With You" was actually an anomaly in Modern English's early discography. Formed in Colchester, England, in 1979, Modern English was originally a punk group called the Lepers. Featuring Robbie Grey (vocals, guitar), Gary McDowell (guitar), and Richard Brown (drums), the Lepers mainly performed at parties. After Mick Conroy (bass) and Stephen Walker (keyboards) joined th...
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- David Bowie (321)
- Beatles (252)
- Lou Reed (207)
- Gary Numan (96)
- Japan (44)
- Roxy Music (38)
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Followers
- Peter Godwin (1)
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