They were one of the funkiest New Wave bands of the 80's and just incredible musicians all around. But Mark King and his crew gave it a rest by the early 90's. But they reunited I belive in 2002. But now that they're 5 years into their reunion (with a couple of new cats on board), they've been touring the UK many times. But they've yet to even touch American soil, and this angers me!!!!

I mean don't they realize they still have an American fanbase? They had some success over here with their "World Machine" and "Running in the Family" albums, you know? So I don't get why they won't tour the U.S.

NWF said:

have you tried to send them fan mail? Going through their fan site or fan club could be a way. Honestly, I had no idea they were even around since Lessons in love.

superspaceboy said:

Its very tough for bands to come over here, meaning it takes alot of $$$ to do and Visa clearnaces and things like that. It took 20 years to get a-Ha to play here in NYC back in late 2005, but i heard it cost a fortune to do, despite selling out the venue it was a big expense.

lastdecember said:

Yup, it's basically because of the reasons lastdecember just mentioned...I remember their manager saying that there would have to be a huge popular demand for it, because of the money and what it takes for international artists to get Visa clearance for The U.S., post 9-11-----shoot, their last album, 'Retroglide' wasn't even released here in the US---it's a shame, cause Lord knows I'd love to see them over here again--I'd be front and center,LOL!! (I did catch Level when they toured back in the mid 80's, on both a small club tour and opening for Madonna --but they were were riding on the wave of two successful albums back then....






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