Tom Tom Club

On this date in 1981, Tom Tom Club released their self-titled debut album. It included the singles, "Wordy Rappinghood" (#7 U.K.) and "Genius Of Love" (#31 U.S., #65 U.K.). The band was formed as a side project by Talking Heads' members Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. The New York City new wave husband and wife duo continue on today, long after Talking Heads' demise.



Wikipedia: Tom Tom Club

Official Website: tomtomclub.net

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Athletico Spizz 80 - Central Park

On this date in 1980, Athletico Spizz 80 released their seventh single (collectively under all of their various band names), "Central Park". It was backed by another version of "Central Park". The A side appeared on their second album, Spikey Dream Flowers (which was released under the name, The Spizzles). The West Midlands, England punk/new wave band had been around since 1978 and changed their name almost annually. During their career, they were known as Athletico Spizz 80, Spizzenergi, Spizzoil, The Spizzles, Spizzsexual, Spizzorbit and Spizzorwell and Spizzenergi:2. The English punk/new wave band effectively disbanded in 1982 but has gotten together on and off since then and has recorded.



Wikipedia: Spizzenergi

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Wall Of Voodoo

On this date in 1980, Wall Of Voodoo released their self-titled debut EP. The six songs included were "Longarm", "The Passenger", "Can't Make Love", "Struggle", "Ring Of Fire" and "Granma's House". This was their first release of any kind. None of the songs were released as singles nor were any of the tracks included on any of their full-length albums. The Los Angeles post-punk/new wave band disbanded in 1988.



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Official Website: wallofvoodoo.net

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