King (new wave band)

King
Paul King of the UK band King
Background information
OriginCoventry, England
GenresNew wave
Years active1984–1986
LabelsCBS
Past membersPaul 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.

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