Pop Rock
The Stranglers
·2 mins
English band blending punk confrontation with melodic bass, distinctive keyboards and a restless appetite for musical reinvention.
The Move
Birmingham rock band whose psychedelic pop, heavy riffs and Roy Wood songwriting bridged the 1960s and ELO.
Paul McCartney
Liverpool songwriter whose melodic instinct, restless experimentation and warm performances connect the Beatles, Wings and an enduring solo catalogue.
Muse
·1 min
Devon rock trio known for widescreen dynamics, falsetto vocals and a restless collision of guitar, electronics and classical drama.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Liverpool pop group whose provocative ZTT singles paired Trevor Horn’s maximal production with sharp cultural theatre.
Electric Light Orchestra
·1 min
Birmingham orchestral rock band led by Jeff Lynne, known for lush strings, pop craft and widescreen hooks.
Echo & the Bunnymen
Liverpool post-punk band blending atmospheric guitars, brooding grandeur and Ian McCulloch’s commanding voice.
Del Shannon
American rock and roll singer-songwriter remembered for dramatic pop, falsetto hooks and the classic Runaway.
Big Country
Scottish rock band whose ringing guitars, anthemic melodies and emotional directness created an unmistakably expansive sound.
