The Fixx is a British rock band formed in London in 1979, best known for their distinctive blend of new wave, synthpop, and post-punk. They're especially associated with the MTV-driven sound of the early-to-mid 1980s.
Key Facts about The Fixx:
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Notable Songs:
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"One Thing Leads to Another" (1983) – Their biggest U.S. hit, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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"Saved by Zero" (1983)
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"Red Skies" (1982)
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"Stand or Fall" (1982)
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"Are We Ourselves?" (1984)
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Classic Lineup:
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Cy Curnin – vocals
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Jamie West-Oram – guitar
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Rupert Greenall – keyboards
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Adam Woods – drums
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Dan K. Brown – bass (joined officially in 1983)
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Breakthrough Album:
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Reach the Beach (1983) – Platinum-certified in the U.S., this album featured many of their best-known hits.
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Style:
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Known for their moody lyrics, layered guitar/synth textures, and a sleek, radio-friendly sound.
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Frequently explored themes like political tension, personal identity, and existential questions.
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Later Activity:
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The Fixx never officially broke up and have continued to release music and tour into the 2000s and 2010s.
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In 2022, they released a well-received album called "Every Five Seconds", showing they still had creative fire decades after their peak.
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