Mike Score

English singer-songwriter, A Flock of Seagulls

Mike Score - English singer-songwriter, A Flock of Seagulls
Born

November 5th, 1957
67 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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A singer-songwriter and keyboard player, contributed to the formation of the band A Flock of Seagulls in 1980. The band gained significant popularity during the 1980s, particularly with the hit single 'I Ran (So Far Away)'. This track reached high positions on charts in the United States and the United Kingdom, earning a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) in 1983. The group achieved success with their distinctive sound and unique, futuristic image, representative of the new wave genre. Over the years, continued to perform and record music, maintaining a connection to the band's legacy and its influence on pop culture.

Fronted A Flock of Seagulls

Released hit single 'I Ran (So Far Away)'

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