Where Are They Now?
Snakkle Exclusive: ’80s New Wave Bands, Where Are They Now?
The black eyeliner. The asymmetrical hairstyles. The men wearing lipstick. With its infusion of ska and punk, the new wave sound brought innovation and electricity to the musical landscape of the ’80s. Here’s what some of our favorites are up to now. By Brett Singer
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Mr. Mister
Then: “Taake. These broken wiiings.…” Even if you don’t remember what you’re supposed to do with said wings (that would be learn to fly again), this song, which soared to the top of the charts in 1985, is bound to bring back memories of slow dancing and/or legally smoking inside. Mr. Mister, comprised of Richard Page, Steve George, Pat Mastelotto, and Steve Farris, followed “Broken Wings” with “Kyrie,” which hit #1 the same year.