Talk Talk was an influential British band that emerged from the new wave movement of the early 1980s. Formed in 1981, the group initially consisted of Mark Hollis (vocals, guitar, piano), Lee Harris (drums), Paul Webb (bass), and Simon Brenner (keyboards), with Brenner leaving after the first album. They gained early success with synth-pop singles such as "Talk Talk" and "Today," both from their debut album "The Part
... MoreTalk Talk was an influential British band that emerged from the new wave movement of the early 1980s. Formed in 1981, the group initially consisted of Mark Hollis (vocals, guitar, piano), Lee Harris (drums), Paul Webb (bass), and Simon Brenner (keyboards), with Brenner leaving after the first album. They gained early success with synth-pop singles such as "Talk Talk" and "Today," both from their debut album "The Party's Over" released in 1982. However, they are perhaps best known for their hit "It's My Life," from the 1984 album of the same name, which saw them gain international recognition.
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