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Pezband
4,740 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more -
The Spongetones
14,190 listeners
The Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been pl… read moreThe Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been playing at a local Charlotte bar. Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carr… read moreThe Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been playing at a local Charlotte bar. Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwrit… read more -
The Paley Brothers
1,466 listeners
Brothers Andy Paley and Jonathan Paley achieved a burst of local success as young heartthrobs and power pop musicians from the mid to late 70s. Andy was the frontman of the Sidewinders, which petered itself out after its 1972 self-titled… read moreBrothers Andy Paley and Jonathan Paley achieved a burst of local success as young heartthrobs and power pop musicians from the mid to late 70s. Andy was the frontman of the Sidewinders, which petered itself out after its 1972 self-titled effort. He remained in obscurity for several years afterwar… read more -
Fotomaker
5,219 listeners
Fotomaker was a power pop group based on Long Island, NY which released 3 albums between 1978-79. It was considered to be somewhat of a sup… read moreFotomaker was a power pop group based on Long Island, NY which released 3 albums between 1978-79. It was considered to be somewhat of a supergroup of power-pop musicians, featuring what would become some future members of the Rock-n-Roll… read moreFotomaker was a power pop group based on Long Island, NY which released 3 albums between 1978-79. It was considered to be somewhat of a supergroup of power-pop musicians, featuring what would become some future members of the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame, albeit for their work with previous bands. Th… read more -
The Shivvers
10,659 listeners
The Shivvers were a power pop band from Milwaukee, active from 1978 to 1982. They had their roots in the 60s music, but their future was in the newborn eighties. They were more new wavey than punk but retained from the latter a sense of urgency that could be heard in their sole single "Teen … read more -
Paul Collins' Beat
7,088 listeners
The Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the … read moreThe Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the self-proclaimed 'King of Power Pop'. Fusing the en… read more -
Blue Ash
3,795 listeners
Blue Ash is a United States band, formed in Ohio in the summer of 1969 by bassist Frank Secich & vocalist Jim Kendzor. Guitarist Bill Y… read moreBlue Ash is a United States band, formed in Ohio in the summer of 1969 by bassist Frank Secich & vocalist Jim Kendzor. Guitarist Bill Yendrek and drummer David Evans were recruited later that summer. The band debuted at "The Fre… read moreBlue Ash is a United States band, formed in Ohio in the summer of 1969 by bassist Frank Secich & vocalist Jim Kendzor. Guitarist Bill Yendrek and drummer David Evans were recruited later that summer. The band debuted at "The Freak Out", a club in Youngstown, OH on October 3, 1969. T… read more -
Milk 'n' Cookies
6,881 listeners
Ian North (singer, guitarist, synthesist, producer and songwriter) was the leader of Long Island's finest contribution to wimp rock, Milk 'n' Cookies. Ian North was present at the birth of the New York punk scene - playin… read moreIan North (singer, guitarist, synthesist, producer and songwriter) was the leader of Long Island's finest contribution to wimp rock, Milk 'n' Cookies. Ian North was present at the birth of the New York punk scene - playing CBGB's shows with The Ramones and Talking Heads, amon… read more -
Paley Brothers
2,667 listeners
Power pop duo formed in 1976 by brothers Andy and Jonathan Paley in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. After releasing one studio album and EP, th… read morePower pop duo formed in 1976 by brothers Andy and Jonathan Paley in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. After releasing one studio album and EP, they disbanded in 1979. Although the brothers continued to collaborate on other projects. View wikiPower pop duo formed in 1976 by brothers Andy and Jonathan Paley in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. After releasing one studio album and EP, they disbanded in 1979. Although the brothers continued to collaborate on other projects. View wiki