wave band
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wave band
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Their song, Bird Of Pray, is an unexpected mix of 70s new wave band Cars, birdsong and the guitar riff from Rachel Stevens' Sweet Dreams My LA Ex – while the lyrics are full of hope for a peaceful reunion with their loved ones.
From BBC
Clem Burke, the drummer for 1970s new wave band Blondie, has died aged 70 following a "private battle with cancer", the band's spokesperson has confirmed to the BBC.
From BBC
He has a new film at this year’s Sundance, “Devo,” about the iconic new wave band.
From Los Angeles Times
At the time, he was 47, led the new wave band Oingo Boingo and had already scored Burton films “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
From Los Angeles Times
British New Wave band Siouxsie and the Banshees, from left, guitarist John McKay, singer Siouxsie Sioux, bassist Steven Severin, and drummer Kenny Morris, pose for a group studio portrait, in March 1979.
From Salon
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