King (new wave band)
King | |
|---|---|
Paul King of the UK band King | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Coventry, England |
| Genres | New wave |
| Years active | 1984–1986 |
| Labels | CBS |
| Past members | Paul King Mick Roberts Anthony "Tony" Wall Jim "Jackal" Lantsbery John Hewitt Adrian Lillywhite Colin Heanes |
King were an English new wave band which formed in 1984. The band achieved chart success in 1985, and are best known for their hit single "Love & Pride", which reached number 2 in the UK. The band had two Top 20 albums (both certified Gold) and five Top 30 singles in the space of a year.