Modern Romance (band)

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Modern Romance
Country	England
Years active	1981–1984 2001–
Genres	Pop
Labels	WEA
Members	Geoffrey Deanne David Jaymes Robbie Jaymes Paul Gendler Andy Kyriacou John Du Prez

Modern Romance was a new romantic / pop music band, with a distinctive trumpet driven sound, formed in 1981 by previous members of an earlier punk band, Leyton Buzzards.

[edit] Band members

Geoff Deane - Vocalist - (born Geoffrey Deane, 10 December 1954, in London).
David Jaymes - Bassist - (born 28 November 1954, in London).
Robbie Jaymes - Keyboards - (born 3 October 1961).
Paul Gendler - Guitarist - (born 11 August 1960).
Andy Kyriacou - Drummer - (born Andrew Kyriacou, 18 April 1958, in London).
John Du Prez - Trumpet - (born Trevor Jones, 14 December 1946, in Sheffield).

[edit] Biography

Following hot on the heels of their début UK chart success "Everybody Salsa", Modern Romance reached the Top Ten with "Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey" - an eponymous chorus chanting salsa linked lyrics. After covering the 1955 Number one hit, "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White", having already introduced Michael Mullins, he took the mantle of lead vocalist following the departure of Geoff Deane. Their next release saw the band reach their highest UK Singles Chart position with "Best Years Of Our Lives" during the Christmas 1982 period. Further hits followed in 1983, "High Life" and "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" both made the UK Top 20, and their final hit was the uncharacteristic ballad, "Walking In The Rain". A single in early 1984, "Good Friday" just missed the chart and was to be their final release.