The Hooters

Formed: 1978 in Philadelphia, PA

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Group Members: John Kuzma, Eric Bazilian, Rob Hyman, Mindy Jostyn, John Lilley, Rob Miller, Fran Smith, Jr., David Uosikkinen, Bobby Woods

Biography: Best remembered for a string of mid-'80s hits including the MTV staple "And We Danced," Philadelphia rockers the Hooters were led by singer/keyboardist Rob Hyman and singer/guitarist Eric Bazilian, whose longtime creative partnership also yielded hits for artists including Cyndi Lauper and Joan Osborne. ...Read full biography

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Nervous Night

Released: 1985

Label: COLUMBIA

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Often overlooked, the Hooters' Nervous Night was a defining record not only for the band, but for 1985 itself. Filled to the brim with fun, danceable new wave-ish rock, the album is a wonderful representation ...Read full review

Both Sides Live

Released: 2009

Label: SMD

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Named after the slang term for a melodica (a combination keyboard/wind instrument), the Hooters often placed acoustic instruments at the forefront of their sound, years before the term "unplugged" was ...Read full review

More The Hooters albums: Main Albums (12), Compilations (14), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (1)

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