![]() ![]() In 2019 the band appeared on record together for their Ascension album. ![]() From 2004 to 2021 Mike was as busy as ever touring the band around the world. In September 2004, they reformed again and did a brief tour in the United States. In 2003, the original line-up of Mike, Ali, Frank and Paul reunited for a one-off performance on the VH1 series "Bands Reunited". ![]() This cemented the bands reputation and brought the band to a whole new legion of fans. The band released 1984's The Story of A Young Heart which fielded the hit "The More You Live, The More You Love".Ī Flock Of Seagulls are famous for their music but also famous for their references in popular culture from TV (Chandler’s Haircut in Friends), Computer Games ("I Ran" was the standout track on Grand Theft Auto Radio), Film (The band and haircut are referenced in Pulp Fiction, X-Men and The Wedding Singer). "Wishing" was taken from the group's second album Listen in 1983. In the UK, "I Ran" didn't make the Top 40, but "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" reached number ten later that year in America, that single became a Top 40 hit in 1983, after "Space Age Love Song" peaked at number 30. The single climbed into the American Top Ten, taking the album along with it. "I Ran (So Far Away)" was released as the first single from the album, and MTV quickly picked up on its icily attractive video, which featured long shots of Mike Score and his distinctive, cascading hair. The band signed a major-label contract with Jive by the end of the year, and their eponymous debut album appeared in the spring of 1982. ![]() "Telecommunication" became an underground hit in Euro-disco and new wave clubs. Hairdresser Mike Score (lead vocals, keyboards) formed A Flock Of Seagulls with his brother Ali (drums) and fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley (bass) in 1980, adding guitarist Paul Reynolds several months later. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement. A Flock Of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the '80s new wave era. The album features appearances from all 4 original members Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds.Ī Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single "I Ran". The album features the Prague Philharmonic and other orchestras and adds an extra orchestral backing to hits such as "Messages", "Say You Love Me" and "The More You Live, The More You Love", "Remember David" and "The Story of A Young Heart". String Theory includes 11 new recordings of some of their classic hits and fan favorites. The simplest details about your haircare habits, and your '80s knowledge will go a long way to letting us know how many hours you spent looking in the mirror dreaming about Kirk Cameron while getting ready to go out with your friends.įor all we know, you could be rocking an '80s hairstyle right now! However, we're sure that our time traveling '80s quiz will give us a look into your past.PRESS RELEASE: Following up on their 2018 their Ascension album, the band return with a second installment of their Orchestral Hits opus. Way back when, were you more of an Aqua Net fan or a Scrunchie fan? Or were you one of those completely talented hair artists that could skillfully rock a side ponytail with a huge wave full of bangs? Share your '80s fashion sense and some details of your personality with us, and we'll sure we'll be able to tell which hairstyle you rocked back when Madonna was blasting out of your Walkman. We did it, too! This quiz will tell us if your '80s hairstyle was more epic than our failed attempt at a Flock of Seagulls hairdo! We also know you that probably rocked some wild hairstyles and some bright, neon colors. We know you remember the '80s more than you care to admit. ![]()
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