Exemplifying a mix of unique style and undeniable musical talent, A Flock of Seagulls are a new wave and synthpop band with a loyal and worldwide fanbase. The group’s diverse musical ability and monumental presence on stage quickly set them apart early on and kickstarted a cult following which persists to this day.
The band first formed in Liverpool in 1979 by Mike and Ali Score, at a time when a new movement was forming through groups like Talking Heads and Blondie. A Flock of Seagulls left their own mark in this pivotal time in music history with the hits Talking and Telecommunication, later followed by I Ran (So Far Away) in 1982. This last track in particular brought the band onto a worldwide stage, and in the following year the group won a Grammy for their instrumental album D.N.A.
With the release of Listen, A Flock of Seagulls succeeded in capturing UK audiences as well as those abroad. Though the Score Brothers were a near-constant fixture in the band, the remaining members changed several times over the years – with the most popular and recognisable combination consisting of Paul Reynolds on guitar and Francis Lee Maudsley on bass. Inevitably, A Flock of Seagulls became embedded in pop culture with references to the group appearing in the likes of Friends and Pulp Fiction.
Regardless of whether the venue is a club, festival or stadium, A Flock of Seagulls have consistently upheld the same high standard for every performance. For the first time since 1984, when the group parted ways, A Flock of Seagulls reunited in 2018 and released the new album Ascension, delighting fans all over the world.
