Book of Love (band)

For other uses, see Book of Love (disambiguation).
Book of Love
(L–R) Lauren Roselli, Jade Lee, Ted Ottaviano, Susan Ottaviano
(L–R) Lauren Roselli, Jade Lee, Ted Ottaviano, Susan Ottaviano
Background information
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresSynth-pop, new wave, dance-pop[1]
Years active1983–1994, 2001, 2009, 2013–2018
LabelsSire/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records
MembersSusan Ottaviano
Ted Ottaviano
Lauren Roselli Johnson
Jade Lee
Websitebookoflovemusic.com

Book of Love is an American synth-pop and electronic band, formed in 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and later based in New York City. Led by vocalist Susan Ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists Ted Ottaviano, Lauren Roselli and Jade Lee. The band gained its first exposure as the opening act for two Depeche Mode tours in 1985 and 1986.[2] The group has been described by the Houston Press as "forward thinking" for lyrics dealing with sexual orientation and gender roles.[3]

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Book of Love Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Book of Love Interview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Wilson, P. F. (April 24, 2013). "Book of Love: Open Book". Houston Press. Retrieved January 23, 2020.