ABC, an English pop band, rose to prominence in the new wave and sophisti-pop movements, achieving chart-topping success with their debut album, ‘The Lexicon of Love’, and continuing to influenced the music landscape for decades. After their debut single, ‘Tears Are Not Enough,’ entered the UK top 20 in 1981, ABC went on to achieve chart-topping success with their debut album, ‘The Lexicon of Love’. Released in 1982, the album quickly topped the UK Albums Chart and was produced by Trevor Horn. It featured a string of international hit singles including ‘Poison Arrow,’ ‘The Look of Love,’ and ‘All of My Heart,’ all of which became UK Top 10 hits.
A notable performance included a 2009 rendition of ‘The Lexicon of Love’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. In recognition of his significant contributions to music, Martin Fry was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the University of Sheffield in 2012. He continues to perform ABC’s timeless catalog, ensuring the band’s influential sound and memorable hits resonate with audiences worldwide.