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The Romantics is an American rock band formed in 1977 in Detroit. The band is often put under the banner of power pop and new wave. They were influenced by 1950s American rock and roll, Detroit's MC5, the Stooges, early Bob Seger, Motown R&B, 1960s North American garage rock as well as the British Invasion rockers.
BIOGRAPHY. The original members of The Romantics—Wally Palmar, Jimmy Marinos, Mike Skill and Rich Cole—formally became a band on Valentine’s Day, 1977. Bred on the streets of Detroit’s east side, The Romantics were inspired by the British invasion, American rock roots and the late 60s Detroit scene. They favored short hair, shorter ...
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The Romantics Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mo... | AllMusic. Detroit band whose hooky mix of new wave and power pop yielded a clutch of popular singles in the early 1980s. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1970s - 2020s. Formed. 1977 in Detroit, MI. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles.
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- Talking in Your Sleep. Coming in at number one is the song “Talking in Your Sleep” from the band’s 1983 album, In Heat. The song is the only ballad from the band to make it on the top ten in the US Billboard Hot 100, having it reach a peak position of number 3.
- What I Like About You. The song “What I Like About You” proves to be one of the top 10 songs from The Romantics, having it covered by notable artists and bands like Michael Morales and 5 Seconds of Summer.
- One in a Million. Approaching a gorgeous woman in the 80s was not for people with no romantic words to give. For The Romantics, this would not be much of a struggle, thanks to the huge catalog of romantic words that made up the better part of their music career.
- Rock You Up. Featured in the band’s 1983 album, In Heat is the song “Rock You Up” as the first single in the album. The song ushers in a sublime performance from vocalist Palmar which complements the almost perfect guitar and drum beats.
The Romantics is the debut album of American rock band The Romantics, released on 4 January 1980 under Nemperor Records giving it the distinction of being the first pop record released in the 1980s. It includes the Billboard Hot 100 hit "What I Like About You", which peaked at #49.
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The Romantics are an American rock n roll and power pop band from Detroit, Michigan. The band adopted the name "The Romantics" because it formed on Valentine's Day, 1977.
