A Flock of Seagulls

A Flock of Seagulls, an English new wave band, was formed in Liverpool in 1979 by Mike Score, Ali Score, and Frank Maudsley. Mike Score, initially a hairdresser, purchased a Korg MS-10 synthesizer, which led to the formation of the band. After several lineup changes, the band solidified with Mike Score on vocals and keyboards, Frank Maudsley on bass, Ali Score on drums, and Paul Reynolds on guitar. Their early material, including the single “Talking” (1981), led to a record deal with Jive Records. The band gained significant attention with the release of their EP “Modern Love Is Automatic” and the single “I Ran (So Far Away)” in 1982, which received frequent airplay on MTV, contributing to their rise during the Second British Invasion.

The band’s self-titled debut album, “A Flock of Seagulls,” released in 1982, achieved commercial and critical success, reaching number one in Australia and the Top 10 in the US and New Zealand. Their distinctive image, characterized by unique hairstyles and colorful clothing, became a recognized element of 1980s music culture. In 1983, they won a Grammy Award for their instrumental track “D.N.A.” The same year, they achieved further success with the single “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You),” which entered the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. They performed at major events such as the US Festival and toured with The Police, solidifying their presence in the music scene. Throughout their career, A Flock of Seagulls has continued to release music, including the recent orchestral albums “Ascension” (2018) and “String Theory” (2021) with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and their sixth studio album, “Some Dreams,” released in 2024.