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Haircut 100

Group Members:

Phil Smith, Les Nemes, Graham Jones, Mark Fox, Blair Cunningham, Nick Heyward

Similar Artists:

Spandau Ballet, Thompson Twins, ABC

Influenced By:

Orange Juice

Followers:

Rick Astley, Montt Mardié, Spouse

Formal Connection With:

Nick Heyward
  • Formed: 1980, Beckenham, Kent, England
  • Disbanded: 1983
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Pelican West," "The Best of Nick Heyward and Haircut 100," "The Best of Haircut 100"
  • Representative Songs: "Love Plus One," "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets G," "Fantastic Day"

Biography

Combining light funk with frothy pop, Haircut 100 was one of the cleanest and most accessible new wave groups. Formed in 1980, the British band's core members were vocalist Nick Heyward, bassist Les Nemes, and guitarist Graham Jones; the following year, drummer Memphis Blair Cunningham, saxophonist Phil Smith, and percussionist Mark Fox joined the group. Once the band was signed to Arista Records, they were put under the direction of producer Bob Sargeant, who helped them polish their stylish pop. Released in late 1981, Haircut 100's first single, "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)," managed to reach number four in the U.K., establishing the group's widespread appeal. The band released their debut album, Pelican West, in early 1982. Their next single, "Love Plus One," was a bigger hit, making the band one of the hottest British pop groups of the year. However, their momentum crashed to a halt when Heyward decided to pursue a solo career. Fox became the lead vocalist in early 1983, yet Haircut 100 could not replicate their previous success; they broke up after the release of their second album, 1984's Paint and Paint. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Haircut 100
Also known as Haircut One Hundred
Origin England, United Kingdom
Genre(s) New Wave
Years active 1980–1984, 2004
Label(s) Polydor, Arista
Former members
Nick Heyward
Graham Jones
Les Nemes
Phil Smith
Mark Fox
Blair Cunningham
Patrick Hunt

Haircut 100 were a New Wave band, formed in 1980 by Nick Heyward, whose most successful single was "Love Plus One".[1][2] The group broke up in 1984, but then briefly reunited in 2004.

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Biography

The band was originally formed by pin-up Heyward (guitar, vocals),[3] Les Nemes (bass), Tim Jenkins (guitar) and Rob Stroud (drums). Jenkins left quite early on when the band was unsigned. He was later followed by Stroud who joined the punk band The Sex Gang Children. Graham Jones left The Low Numbers to join the band, which at the time was named 'Moving England'. Stroud was replaced by Patrick Hunt on drums who played on their first single, "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)". Hunt was fired and replaced by the American Blair Cunningham. Cunningham replaced the drum track on the album version of "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)", although the single had the original drums played by Hunt. During their early gigs, Phil Smith and Mark Fox were drafted to play saxophone and percussion respectively. Originally meant to be session musicians, they were asked to join the line up of the band when they signed to Arista Records.

Haircut 100 appeared just as New Wave was peaking. They were quickly successful: their first single, 1981's "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)" reached number four in the UK Singles Chart.[2] Their next single, "Love Plus One", reached number three and broke the Top 40 in the United States. The following two singles "Fantastic Day" and "Nobody's Fool" each reached number nine in the UK.[2]

Haircut 100 seemed poised for stardom, then Heyward left the band in January 1983 to pursue a solo career.[1][4] Percussionist Marc Fox took Heyward's place as vocalist.[1] In 1984, the band released the album Paint and Paint, but broke up soon after.[1]

In 2004 all of the band's ex-members reunited for an episode of VH1's series Bands Reunited.

Band members

Discography

Singles

With Nick Heyward:

  • "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)" - UK #4 (October 1981)
  • "Love Plus One" - UK #3 (January 1982)
  • "Fantastic Day" - UK #9 (April 1982)
  • "Nobody's Fool" - UK #9 (August 1982)

Without Nick Heyward:

  • "Prime Time" - UK #46 (August 1983)
  • "So Tired" (1983)
  • "Too Up, Two Down" (1984)

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Albums

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". Allmusic.com. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=HAIRCUT&#124100&sql=11:jifwxqe5ld0e~T1. Retrieved on 17 March 2009. 
  2. ^ a b c d Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 239. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, David (1998). Guinness Rockopedia (1st ed.). London: Guinness Publishing Ltd.. p. 183. ISBN 0-85112-072-5. 
  4. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 376. CN 5585. 

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