New Wave Music

Devo has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) but have yet to be inducted. Known for their pioneering new wave sound, visual innovation, and hit "Whip It," they have expressed frustration joking about buying a parking spot next to the museum. @rock_snubs

Entertaining and informative video about Thomas Dolby. Includes mentions of Foreigner, Def Leppard and Michael Jackson. youtube.com/watch?v=EF3Ut2…

From Germany @adhocnewsLIFE says the music of TEARS FOR FEARS is more relevant than ever ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ue…

Neflix has produced a @RamonesOfficial documentary

According to this fan account, The @RamonesOfficial appeared on Top Of The Pops during February 1980.

On Wednesday @U2 released a new EP: Days of Ash featuring the song OBITUARY OF AMERICA classicpopmag.com/news/u2-releas…

40 years ago in January 1986, Peter Gabriel was in Bath putting the finishing touches on his new LP to be named SO. It further confirmed that new wave music is clearly over.

From London, @RoughTradeRecs still promotes "new wave" as a music category. blog.roughtrade.com/gb/rough-trade…

Our national media company @CBC did a feature on #CFNY. Its the story of small town girl, Liisa Ladouceur, who discovered the world through music.

Martin Gore's kids. Picture is about 10 years old.

1982 was a fine year for music. Can you spot the album cover featuring a girl?

David Bowie died ten years ago today. ASHES TO ASHES was one of the most expensive videos ever made and brought Bowie back into prominence. youtube.com/watch?v=S4FjX2…

Paul Humphreys of @OfficialOMD has a 2nd child at age 65. His wife is Ruta Degutyte of Lithuania. He was previously married to Maureen in his 20s.

Bernard and Stephen of @NewOrder were featured on @CNN since they were advising GOVT on suicide. youtube.com/watch?v=6WY5LV…

Amazing zoom lovefest with 10+ CFNY alumni. @cfny_fan youtube.com/watch?v=DlYdvD…

Iconic Aussie New Wave Men at Work: Famous for their global hit "Down Under," a quirky & tuneful example of the Australian sound. INXS: Achieved massive fame with charismatic blend of rock, new wave & funk, featuring hits like "Need You Tonight". Icehouse, Divinyls, The Church

From @AlisonMoyet: I met Perry Bamonte in primary school & we became good friends. He bought me castanets from Spain. We sat together in the school corridor painting. We hung out as young punks in the same gang. Gentle, kind & tender man. I will never forget you. RIP dear soul.

From AI: Seymour Stein: The Sire Of Punk And New Wave. His first exposure to music was listening to the chart countdown on Martin Block's "Make Believe Ballroom" upon returning home from synagogue, hiding the radio under the pillow from his disapproving father. #NewWaveMusic

Great article from @UltClassicRock ultimateclassicrock.com/best-new-wave-…

Oh Well. @OasisMania posted a @RickBeato video where Rick says the Noel Gallagher video will not be released. @BeatoIsWrong