'Themed' Bands of the 1970s and early 80s
Stephen Arnell
Broadcast/VoD Consultant for TV & Film, Writer/Producer (Bob Fosse, Alex Cox, Prince, Sinatra etc), Media/Culture Commentator (BBC Radio, magazines, newspapers) & author (novel The Great One published November 2022)
Groups united by a certain unique presentational style and 'artistic' vision/philosophy.
The B52s -Song For A Future Generation
The Tubes - Prime Time
Kraftwerk - Neon Lights
Punishment of Luxury?- Laughing Academy
Devo - Girl U Want
The Residents - Burning Love
Laibach - One Vision
Kiss - Detroit Rock City
Sailor - Glass of Champagne
Plastics - Peace
Sadistic Mika Band - Time to Noodle
Throbbing Gristle?- Hot on Heels of Love
Space - Magic Fly
Yellow Magic Orchestra?- Firecracker
M - Moonlight & Muzak
The Rah Band - The Crunch
The Wombles - Remember You're A Womble
The Rezillos - Flying Saucer Attack
Kid Creole & The Coconuts - Mr Softee
Manhattan Transfer?- Walk in Love
Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Puttin' On The Ritz
Stutz Bear Cats & The Don Lusher Big Band - Chattanooga Choo Choo
Redbone - Come & Get Your Love
Sparks - No1 Song In Heaven
Roxy Music - Street Life