Electric Avenue | |
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| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Pop music |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | electricavenuemusic |
Electric Avenue is an American music band known for their performances of 1980s pop hits. [1] [2] [3]
Electric Avenue was formed in 2013 when a group of musicians came together to perform 1980s music for a one-time event. [4] [5] Following shifts in the music industry influenced by platforms like Napster and iTunes, which impacted traditional album sales, the group decided to become a permanent tribute band. [4] The band decided to focus on musical authenticity over visual appeal, a contrast to many 1980s tribute bands primarily concerned with costumes. [4]
In 2019, Electric Avenue was selected to perform at the launch of the film Blinded By The Light in Asbury Park, New Jersey, an event featuring Bruce Springsteen and filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, highlighting the influence of 1980s music and culture. [6]
Electric Avenue specializes in performing songs by a range of 1980s artists including Tears for Fears, Wham!, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Howard Jones, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Level 42, Naked Eyes, Soft Cell, Kenny Loggins, INXS, Prince, The Clash, and David Bowie. [5] [7] [8] The band focuses on the musical intricacy of the 1980s, choosing complex and less commonly performed songs over mainstream hits like Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me." [4]
Electric Avenue has participated in events internationally, performing on cruises alongside celebrities such as the cast of The Walking Dead, Kid Rock, and Pitbull. [9] They have also shared the stage with well-known artists like Pat Benatar, Mike Mills of R.E.M., Richard Page of Mr.Mister, Gavin Rossdale of Bush, and Bobby Kimball of Toto. [9] [6]
Electric Avenue's sound closely resembles that of the original artists, which led to a misunderstanding in 2019 when Warner Music issued a cease-and-desist letter, believing the band used original recordings on their social channels. [10] After reviewing a complete live recording of Electric Avenue's performance, Warner Music retracted their initial claim and issued an apology to the band. [10]