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The Blow Monkeys

Turning their noses up at the pomp and flouncy drama of the new romantics, The Blow Monkeys were part of an early 1980s scene that filled Britain's suave wine bars with arty, soulful, sophisticated pop. Full of saxophone solos and smoochy lyrics, the band – formed in 1981 in London, England - was led by singer-songwriter Dr. Robert (Robert Howard). They released their first single in 1982 and first started attracting the attention of the general public with the 1984 release of their debut album, Limping for a Generation (1984). The group became a commercial sensation in 1986 with...