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The Power Station
📷 Eric Boman; Distributed by Capitol Records · Public domain

▸ Artist · 1985–1985

The Power Station

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Formed1984OriginUnited StatesGenrerock music, new waveLabelCapitol Records, Chrysalis Records

Picture a smoky New York studio pulsing with the electrifying energy of rock and new wave. The Power Station, a unique blend of British and American musical talent, emerged from this vibrant scene in 1984. With the powerhouse vocals of Robert Palmer, the rhythmic backbone of Tony Thompson from Chic, and the dynamic guitar and bass duo of Duran Duran’s Andy and John Taylor, their sound was a cocktail of irresistible grooves and catchy hooks. The band took its name from the very studio that birthed their debut album, where they crafted hits like "Some Like It Hot." With Bernard Edwards also lending his production prowess, The Power Station became a sonic force that encapsulated the bold spirit of the '80s, leaving fans craving more as they rocked through the decade.

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