New wav music group

You're referring to the iconic New Wave music group!

New Wave was a genre of music that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by its blend of punk's energy, art rock's experimentation, and pop's catchiness. Here are some of the most influential New Wave music groups:

  1. The Cars: Known for their catchy hooks and guitar-driven sound, The Cars had hits like "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl."
  2. Devo: This Ohio-based band is famous for their quirky, synth-heavy sound and iconic red hats. Their hits include "Whip It" and "Uncontrollable Urge."
  3. The Police: Although often classified as a punk band, The Police's later work, such as "Every Breath You Take" and "Wrapped Around Your Finger," is often considered New Wave.
  4. Blondie: With their blend of punk, pop, and reggae, Blondie had hits like "Heart of Glass" and "Call Me."
  5. The Pretenders: Fronted by Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders combined punk's energy with catchy hooks and guitar riffs, resulting in hits like "Brass in Pocket" and "Back on the Chain Gang."
  6. Talking Heads: Known for their art rock and new wave sound, Talking Heads had hits like "Psycho Killer" and "Once in a Lifetime."
  7. The B-52's: This Athens, Georgia-based band is famous for their quirky, new wave sound and hits like "Rock Lobster" and "Private Idaho."
  8. Simple Minds: This Scottish band had a string of hits, including "Don't You (Forget About Me)" and "Alive and Kicking."
  9. The Go-Go's: An all-female band from Los Angeles, The Go-Go's had hits like "We Got the Beat" and "Vacation."
  10. New Order: Formed from the ashes of Joy Division, New Order is known for their synth-heavy sound and hits like "Blue Monday" and "Bizarre Love Triangle."

These are just a few examples of the many influential New Wave music groups. The genre's impact can still be felt in modern music today!