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New Wave

111 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Adam AntDesigner · Modern designStuart Leslie Goddard (born 3 November 1954), known professionally as Adam Ant, is an English musician and actor.
Aimee MannPerson · Music memorabiliaAimee Elizabeth Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. She is noted for her sardonic and literate lyrics about dark subjects, often describing underdog characters.
Alexander O'NealPerson · Music memorabiliaAlexander O'Neal (born November 15, 1953) is an American retired R&B singer, songwriter and arranger who rose to prominence in the mid-1980s as a solo artist, with eleven top 40 singles on…
Andy SummersPhotographer · PhotographyAndrew James Summers (born 31 December 1942) is an English guitarist best known as a member of the rock band the Police.
Andy TaylorPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Cullercoats.
AngelyneArtist · PaintingsAngelyne (born Ronia Tamar Goldberg, October 2, 1950) is an American singer, actress, media personality, and model.
Anne ClarkPerson · Music memorabiliaAnne Charlotte Clark (born 14 May 1960) is an English poet, spoken word artist, singer and songwriter.
Barry AndrewsPerson · Music memorabilia
Bernard SumnerPerson · Music memorabiliaBernard Sumner (born 4 January 1956) is an English musician. He is a founding member of the bands Joy Division, New Order, Electronic, and Bad Lieutenant.
Bill NelsonPhotographer · PhotographyWilliam Nelson (born 18 December 1948) is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician.
Billy MackenziePerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam MacArthur MacKenzie (27 March 1957 – 22 January 1997) was a Scottish singer and songwriter, known for his distinctive high tenor voice.
BlackPerson · Music memorabiliaColin Vearncombe (26 May 1962 – 26 January 2016), known by his stage name Black, was an English singer-songwriter.
Bob RockPerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Jens Rock (born April 19, 1954) is a Canadian record producer, recording engineer, and musician.
Boy GeorgeDesigner · FashionGeorge Alan O'Dowd (born 14 June 1961), known professionally as Boy George, is a British musician, songwriter and DJ who rose to fame as the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club.
Branco MelloPerson · Music memorabiliaBranco Mello (born Claudio Corrêa de Mello Júnior on March 16, 1962) is a Brazilian musician and actor, best known as the vocalist and bassist of Brazilian rock band Titãs.
Bryan FerryPerson · Music memorabiliaBryan Ferry (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer and musician. He became known as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and also launched a solo career.
Charli XCXPerson · Music memorabiliaCharlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is a British singer, songwriter, and actress.
Chris DiffordPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Henry Difford (born 4 November 1954) is an English musician. He is a founding member and songwriter of the rock group Squeeze.
Chris FrantzPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Fort Campbell.
Chris LowePerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Sean Lowe (born 4 October 1959) is an English musician and songwriter who formed the synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys with Neil Tennant.
Chris SteinPhotographer · PhotographyChristopher Stein (born January 5, 1950) is an American musician and songwriter known as the co-founder and guitarist of the new wave band Blondie.
Chrissie HyndePerson · Music memorabiliaChristine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951) is an American-British singer, songwriter, and musician.
Claudia BrückenPerson · Music memorabiliaClaudia Brücken (born 7 December 1963) is a German singer and songwriter. She was the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band Propaganda for many years.
Corey HartPerson · Music memorabiliaCorey Mitchell Hart (born May 31, 1962) is a Canadian singer, musician and songwriter known for his hit singles "Sunglasses at Night", "Never Surrender" and "It Ain't Enough".
Daniel MillerPerson · Music memorabiliaDaniel Otto Joachim Miller (born 14 February 1951) is an English record producer and founder of Mute Records.
Danny ElfmanPerson · Music memorabiliaDaniel Robert Elfman (born May 29, 1953) is an American film composer, singer, songwriter, and musician.
Dave BallPerson · Music memorabiliaDave Ball was a British musician, songwriter, record producer, disc jockey and composer (1959–2025). He was born in Chester and died in London.
Dave GahanPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Gahan (né Callcott; born 9 May 1962) is an English singer best known as the co-founder and lead singer of electronic music band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980.
David A. StewartPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Allan Stewart (born 9 September 1952) is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for Eurythmics, his successful professional partnership with Annie Lennox.
David ByrneEngraver · Prints
Debbie HarryPerson · Music memorabiliaDeborah Ann Harry (born Angela Trimble; July 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie.
Eliot SumnerPerson · Music memorabiliaEliot Paulina Sumner (born 30 July 1990) is an English singer, songwriter and actor. They are the child of musician Sting and Trudie Styler.
Étienne DahoPerson · Music memorabiliaÉtienne Daho (lang; born 14 January 1956) is a French singer-songwriter. He has released a number of synth-driven and rock-surf influenced pop hit singles since 1981.
Gary NumanPerson · Music memorabiliaGary Anthony James Webb (born March 8th 1958), known professionally as Gary Numan, is an English musician. He entered the music industry as frontman of the new wave band Tubeway Army.
Geoff DownesPerson · Music memorabiliaGeoffrey Downes (born 25 August 1952) is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group the Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the…
Gillian GilbertPerson · Music memorabiliaGillian Lesley Gilbert (born 27 January 1961) is an English musician. She is the keyboardist and guitarist of the band New Order.
Glen MatlockPerson · Music memorabiliaGlen Matlock (born 27 August 1956) is an English musician and the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols.
Glenn TilbrookPerson · Music memorabiliaGlenn Martin Tilbrook (born 31 August 1957) is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Holly JohnsonAuthor · BooksWilliam "Holly" Johnson (born 9 February 1960) is an English singer, songwriter and artist.
Ian DuryArtist · PaintingsIan Robins Dury (12 May 1942 27 March 2000) was an English singer, songwriter and actor best remembered as the frontman of Ian Dury and the Blockheads.
Jean-Jacques BurnelPerson · Music memorabiliaJean-Jacques Burnel (born 21 February 1952) is an English musician, best known as the bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist with the punk rock band the Stranglers.
Jerry DouglasPerson · Music memorabiliaHe was born in Warren.
Jerry HarrisonPerson · Music memorabiliaJeremiah Griffin Harrison (born February 21, 1949) is an American musician, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur.
Jimmy McShanePerson · Music memorabiliaJames Harry McShane (23 May 1957 – 29 March 1995) was a dancer and singer from Northern Ireland.
John TaylorPerson · Music memorabiliaNigel John Taylor (born 20 June 1960) is a British musician who is best known as the bass guitarist for the new wave band Duran Duran, of which he is a founding member.
Jona LewiePerson · Music memorabiliaBrett Marvin and the Thunderbolts, Bob Hall, Wreckless Eric, Lene Lovich, Wilgar Campbell, Martin Stone, Jools Holland
Julian Fernando Casablancas ChristiansenPerson · Music memorabiliaJulian Fernando Casablancas (born August 23, 1978) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band the Strokes, with which he has released seven…
Kate PiersonPerson · Film memorabiliaCatherine Elizabeth Pierson (born April 27, 1948) is an American singer, lyricist, and founding member of the B-52s. She plays guitar, bass, and various keyboard instruments.
Keith StricklandPerson · Music memorabiliaJulian Keith Strickland (born October 26, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the founding members of the B-52s.
Kevin RowlandPerson · Music memorabiliaKevin Rowland (born 17 August 1953) is a British singer and musician best known as the frontman for the pop band Dexys Midnight Runners (known as Dexys from 2003 to 2026).
Kim WildePerson · Music memorabiliaKim Wilde (born Kim Smith, 18 November 1960) is an English pop singer. She first gained success in 1981 with her debut single "Kids in America", which peaked at no.
LadyhawkePerson · Music memorabiliaPhillipa Margaret "Pip" Brown (born 13 July 1979), better known by her stage name Ladyhawke, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Lene LovichPerson · Music memorabiliaLili-Marlene Premilovich (born March 30, 1949), known professionally as Lene Lovich, is an American-British singer.
LightsPerson · Music memorabiliaLights Valerie Anne Poxleitner-Bokan (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner; April 11, 1987) known professionally as Lights is a Canadian singer and songwriter.
LimahlPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Hamill (born 19 December 1958), known professionally as Limahl (lim-AHL, an anagram of Hamill), is an English singer and songwriter.
Lionel RichiePerson · Music memorabiliaLionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and television personality.
Marina DiamandisPerson · Music memorabiliaMarina Lambrini Diamandis (Marína-Lampriní Diamánti; born 10 October 1985), professionally known under the mononym Marina (often stylised in all caps) and previously by the stage name…
Mark HollisPerson · Music memorabiliaMark David Hollis (4 January 1955 – February 2019) was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who was the co-founder, lead vocalist, lyricist, and songwriter of the new wave and…
Mark KingPerson · Music memorabiliaMark Raymond King (born 20 October 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the lead vocalist and bassist of the jazz-funk band Level 42.
Martin FryPerson · Music memorabiliaMartin David Fry (born 9 March 1958) is an English singer and songwriter. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as co-founder and lead vocalist of the pop band ABC, which released six…
Martin HannettPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Martin Hannett (also known as ' Martin Zero') (31 May 1948 – 18 April 1991), was an English record producer, musician, and an original partner and director at Tony Wilson's Factory…
Martin KempPerson · Music memorabiliaMartin John Kemp (born 10 October 1961) is an English musician and actor, best known as the bassist in the new wave band Spandau Ballet and for his role as Steve Owen in EastEnders.
Michael HutchencePerson · Music memorabiliaMichael Kelland John Hutchence (22 January 1960 – 22 November 1997) was an Australian singer and songwriter.
Mick KarnPerson · Music memorabiliaAndonis Michaelides (Greek: Αντώνης Μιχαηλίδης; 24 July 1958 – 4 January 2011), better known as Mick Karn, was a Greek Cypriot musician who rose to fame as the bassist for the art rock and…
Miguel RíosPerson · Music memorabilia
Milan MladenovićAuthor · BooksMilan Mladenović (Милан Младеновић; 21 September 1958 – 5 November 1994) was a Yugoslav and Serbian musician best known as the frontman and guitarist of the Yugoslav art rock band Ekatarina…
Morten HarketPerson · Music memorabiliaMorten Harket (born 14 September 1959) is a Norwegian singer who is the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band A-ha.
Neil FinnPerson · Music memorabiliaNeil Mullane Finn (born 27 May 1958) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and musician.
Nick LowePerson · Music memorabiliaNicholas Drain Lowe (born 24 March 1949) is an English singer, musician and producer.
Nik KershawPerson · Music memorabiliaNicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Paolo Maldini OsbourneDesigner · FashionKelly Michelle Lee Osbourne (born 27 October 1984) is an English television personality, singer, actress, and fashion designer.
Paul WellerDesigner · FashionJohn William Weller (born 25 May 1958), known as Paul Weller, is an English singer-songwriter and musician.
Paulo MiklosPerson · Music memorabiliaPaulo Roberto de Souza Miklos (known as Paulo Miklos ˈpawlu ˈmiklus, born on January 21, 1959) is a Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, musician and actor.
Paweł KukizPerson · Music memorabiliaPaweł Piotr Kukiz (born 24 June 1963) is a Polish politician, singer and actor. He is the leader of Kukiz'15, a non-partisan political alliance campaigning for single-member districts, and…
Pete BurnsPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter Jozzeppi Burns (5 August 1959 – 23 October 2016) was an English singer, songwriter and television personality.
Peter HookPerson · Music memorabiliaPeter Hook (Woodhead; born 13 February 1956) is an English musician. He is the former bassist and co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division and its successor New Order.
R. Stevie MoorePerson · Music memorabiliaRobert Steven Moore (born January 18, 1952) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who pioneered lo-fi (or "DIY") music.
Richard BarbieriPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Barbieri (born 30 November 1957) is an English musician, composer and sound designer.
Ricky WilsonPerson · Music memorabiliaRicky Wilson was an American guitarist, musician and songwriter (1953–1985). He was born in Athens and died in New York City.
Rob DeanIllustrator · IllustrationRobert Dean (born 23 April 1955) is a British musician turned professional illustrator, who rose to prominence playing lead guitar as a member of the English new wave band Japan from 1975…
Robin GibbPerson · Music memorabiliaRobin Hugh Gibb (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) was a British singer and songwriter. He gained global fame as a member of the Bee Gees with elder brother Barry and twin brother Maurice.
Rod StewartPerson · Music memorabiliaSir Roderick David Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer and songwriter.
Scarlet RiveraPerson · Music memorabiliaScarlet Rivera (legally Donna Eyre, born Donna Shea) is an American violinist. She is best known for her work with Bob Dylan, in particular on his 1976 album Desire and as part of the…
Sérgio BrittoPerson · Music memorabiliaSérgio de Britto Álvares Affonso (born September 18, 1959), known as Sérgio Britto, is a Brazilian musician.
Siobhan FaheyPerson · Film memorabiliaSiobhan Maire Deirdre Fahey (born 10 September 1958) is an Irish singer whose vocal range is a light contralto.
Siouxsie SiouxPerson · Music memorabiliaSusan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), known as Siouxsie Sioux (soo-zee-SOO), is an English singer.
Slađana MiloševićPerson · Music memorabiliaAleksandra Milošević Hagadone (Александра Милошевић Хагадон; 3 October 1955 – 26 March 2024), better known as Slađana Milošević (Слађана Милошевић, pron), was a Serbian and Yugoslav singer,…
Sterling CampbellPerson · Music memorabiliaSterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including Chic, the B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper,…
Steven SeverinPerson · Music memorabiliaSteven John Bailey (born 25 September 1955), known as Steven Severin, is an English songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer.
SylvesterPerson · Music memorabiliaSylvester James Jr. (September 6, 1947December 16, 1988), known simply as Sylvester, was an American singer-songwriter.
Terri NunnPerson · Music memorabiliaTerri Kathleen Nunn (born June 26, 1961) is an American singer and actress. She is known as the vocalist of the 1980s new wave and synth-pop band Berlin.
Tina WeymouthPerson · Music memorabiliaMartina Michèle Weymouth (born November 22, 1950) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and a founding member and bassist of the new wave group Talking Heads and its side project Tom…
Tom RobinsonPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas Giles Robinson (born 1 June 1950) is an English singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and…
Toni BasilPerson · Film memorabiliaAntonia Christina Basilotta (born September 22, 1943), better known by her stage name Toni Basil, is an American singer, choreographer, dancer, actress, and director.
Tony KanalPerson · Music memorabiliaTony Ashwin Kanal (born 27 August 1970) is a British-American musician, songwriter and record producer who is known for his work as the bassist and co-writer for the rock bands No Doubt and…
Tony ThompsonPerson · Music memorabiliaTony Thompson is recorded as musician and drummer.
Trevor HornPerson · Music memorabiliaTrevor Horne (disambiguation)Trevor Horne
Twin ShadowPerson · Music memorabiliaGeorge William Lewis Jr. (born March 30, 1983), better known by his stage name Twin Shadow, is a Dominican-born American musician, producer, and actor.
Viktor TsoiAuthor · BooksViktor Robertovich Tsoi (ˈvʲiktər ˈrobʲɪrtəvʲɪtɕ ˈtsoj; 21 June 1962 – 15 August 1990) was a Soviet singer-songwriter and actor who co-founded Kino, one of the most popular and influential…
Vyacheslav ButusovDesigner · DesignVyacheslav Gennadievich Butusov (born 15 October 1961) is a Russian singer-songwriter and composer. He was the lead singer of Nautilus Pompilius and U-Piter.
Yuri StoyanovAuthor · BooksYuri Nikolayevich Stoyanov (born 10 July 1957) is a Soviet and Russian theater and film actor, and musician. People's Artist of Russia (2001).

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