Adam and the Ants
Adam Ant combined punk attitude with tribal drumming, pirate imagery, and Burundi-beat rhythms to create a unique brand of swashbuckling new wave pop. 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' was a UK phenomenon.
Origin: London, England · Years active: 1977–1982
Biography
Adam Ant combined punk attitude with tribal drumming, pirate imagery, and Burundi-beat rhythms to create a unique brand of swashbuckling new wave pop. 'Kings of the Wild Frontier' was a UK phenomenon.
Key 1980s albums
- Kings of the Wild Frontier (1980)
- Prince Charming (1981)
Essential songs
- Stand and Deliver (1981)
- Goody Two Shoes (1982)
- Ant Music (1980)
- Prince Charming (1981)
- Kings of the Wild Frontier (1980)
Genres
new-romantic · new-wave · punk
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