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PrintableHarlepolis said: MRGee said: Personally, I think Cameo was a bit on the New Wave Tip She's Strange and What's The Word?, and you had that Guitarist from the Plasmatics Jean Bouvier, then ya had Niles Rodgers who had an album Living In The New Wave. I think Dez Dickerson was going that way, P-Funk and Bootsie, And how about Whoodini Freaks Come Out At Night? And Don't forget ANDRE CYMONE Living In The New Wave...How about PRINCE?
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I kew somebody would mention him,,,,,but to be honest though? He is my window through the black "new wave" movement. I don't know if you could call Mic Murphy & The System "New Wave"(UGH, labels irks me to death) but yeah, I think I heard them being referred to as "new wave". Thanx alot for the intersting trivia,,,,I didn't Whoodini tapped into "New Wave", I'm fimiliar with the song, I just didn't know that it was considered "new wave". i definitely consider The System New Wave and they rock. also pointer sisters, andre cymone, mazarati, shalamar's 80's albums, klymaxx, xavion.... | |
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paisleypark4 said: Jak
His album might be extremely difficult to find it is but it's the bomb i have it. love me some black new wave!! | |
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In the early 80s,there were many R&B/funk artists and bands who were experimenting with New Wave sounds....
Bill Summers and Summers Heat 1982 album "17" is very New Wave-sounding. Donna Summer's 1980 single "The Wanderer" is very New Wave. Earth Wind and Fire's 1983 single "Magnetic" went in a New Wave direction. Cameo's 1982 hit "Alligator Woman". Skyy's 1982 album 'Skyjammer' has a New Wave vibe throughout,on certain tracks. The Pointer Sisters had a few New Wave-styled tracks ("Neutron Dance" and "Twist My Arm" being the best examples). | |
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TRON said: Grace Jones!
I returned to make sure her name was up here! | |
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theAudience said: Harlepolis said: List the best of 'em for me
 Very interesting question Miss Harley. Personally, if you mean Black artists that were totally immersed in the New Wave formula (meaning their material was completley New Wave based and didn't just incorporate elements of New Wave into their already existing style), i'd have to say the answer would be none. Consider the fact that initially New Wave, with MTV as their primary marketing vehicle, served to (at least temporarily) visually obliterate Black artists. Just trying to think of New Wave bands that even had Black members... 
...what came to mind were The Thompson Twins (Joe Leeway) tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 yeah I think this is a pretty tough topic, but if you count band members you can count The English Beat 
the Specials 
obviously fishbone  [Edited 1/26/09 9:42am] My Legacy
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Some have mentioned the non-new wave artists who went in that direction, like Herbie Hancock & Donna Summer.
I think George Clinton's use of the synth on Atomic Dog & Do Fries go With that Shake helped to keep his videos played with new wave acts. My Legacy
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Then you have the following groups also...The Selector, The Specials and Bow Wow Wow. How can I forget Anabella LEWIN? I don't know how I can forget BOW WOW WOW.....I Want Candy and See Jungle. | |
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Rockwell with obscene phone caller and
he's a cobra. Don't laugh at my funk
This funk is a serious joint | |
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...
 Anybody remember the group Tiggi Clay?
Flashes http://www.youtube.com/wa...lFMSJ6zk1w ... [Edited 1/27/09 9:48am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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I'm not sure exactly what Defunkt were..I guess a tight combination Of Jazz/Funk/ Punk/New Wave/Avant-Garde.... Mind Control/Avoid The Funk ... ... [Edited 1/27/09 9:47am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said: ...
Anybody remember the group Tiggi Clay?
Flashes ... [Edited 1/26/09 20:57pm] Niiiiice   | |
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Harlepolis said: paligap said: ...
Anybody remember the group Tiggi Clay?
Flashes ... [Edited 1/26/09 20:57pm] Niiiiice You can say that again ! Have seen their album often in shops but so far never gave it a listen. Even more surprising to see an official clip of them. Funny group too | |
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