wave band
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wave band
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The B-52s, an American new wave band, had originally been lined up to entertain guests after dinner.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023
The musician, 62, was speaking from London’s East End, where he was preparing to go on tour with Culture Club, the new wave band he led to tremendous success in the 1980s.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023
Last year, the Hall of Fame inducted rapper Eminem, new wave band Duran Duran, country music legend Dolly Parton, rocker Pat Benatar, pop group Eurythmics and singers Lionel Ritchie and Carly Simon.
From Reuters • Feb. 1, 2023
His new wave band Visage were not the most popular or successful band of the movement - but their 1980 hit Fade to Grey is one of the most famous from that era.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2022
"Something coming through on our wave band, sir!"
From Star Born by Norton, Andre
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