Where Are They Now?
Snakkle Exclusive: ’80s New Wave Bands, Where Are They Now?
The black eyeliner. The asymmetrical hairstyles. The men wearing lipstick. With its infusion of ska and punk, the new wave sound brought innovation and electricity to the musical landscape of the ’80s. Here’s what some of our favorites are up to now. By Brett Singer
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Mr. Mister
Now: Mr. Mister’s lead singer and bassist Richard Page while promoting 2010’s, Peculiar Life, and told Snakkle that he prefers “the direct-to-fan process” of today’s musical landscape. “My brother Rob has created a great site to get my music heard, which has eliminated the high probability of record-company bungling. Now we are responsible for all bungling.” Mastelotto, Farris, and George are also still making music.
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