Synth-pop (1981), which produced a series of hit singles. These included "Don't You Want Me", which reached number one in the UK at the end of 1981. Synth-pop reached its commercial peak in the UK in the winter of 1981–2, with bands such as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Japan, Ultravox, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode and even Kraftwerk, enjoying top ten hits. In early 1982 synthesizers were so dominant that the Musicians Union attempted to limit their use. By the end of 1982, these acts had been joined in the charts by synth-based singles from Thomas Dolby, Blancmange, and Tears for
The Hit Parade (group) The Hit Parade (group) The Hit Parade is an independent pop group from London, England that has released seven albums, thirteen 7" vinyl records, CDs and other printed materials. The Hit Parade's first recordings were made in 1984 by three school friends Raymond Watts, Matthew Moffatt and Julian Henry at Watts garage studio during his work with experimental groups Psychic TV and Einstürzende Neubauten in the 1980s. The Hit Parade's early singles "My Favourite Girl" and "The Sun Shines in Gerrards Cross" were played on BBC Radio 1 by DJs John Peel, David "Kid" Jensen and Janice Long but were