808 State is an English electronic music group formed in 1987 in Manchester, known for being one of the pioneers of acid house music. The band was originally formed by Graham Massey, Martin Price, and Gerald Simpson (later known as A Guy Called Gerald). They achieved commercial success with their third studio album "Ninety" in 1989, which included the hit single "Pacific State," a track that became emblematic of the
... More808 State is an English electronic music group formed in 1987 in Manchester, known for being one of the pioneers of acid house music. The band was originally formed by Graham Massey, Martin Price, and Gerald Simpson (later known as A Guy Called Gerald). They achieved commercial success with their third studio album "Ninety" in 1989, which included the hit single "Pacific State," a track that became emblematic of the acid house movement and remains influential in the electronic music scene.
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