The Romantics

For the members of the 19th-century literary and philosophical movements, see Romanticism. For the original R&B vocal group, see Ruby & the Romantics. For the 2010 film, see The Romantics (film). For the 2023 series, see The Romantics (TV series). For other uses, see Romantic (disambiguation).
The Romantics
The Romantics in 2003
The Romantics in 2003
Background information
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Years active1977–present
Labels
Members
Past members
  • Jimmy Marinos
  • Coz Canler
  • David Petratos
  • Clem Burke
Websitetheromanticsdetroit.com

The Romantics are an American rock band formed in 1977 in Detroit. The band is often put under the banner of power pop and new wave. They were influenced by 1950s American rock and roll, Detroit's MC5, the Stooges, early Bob Seger, Motown R&B, 1960s North American garage rock as well as the British Invasion rockers.[1]

The Romantics achieved substantial popularity in the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, and Australia, with their two best-charting songs "What I Like About You", peaking at #49 in the US and #2 in Australia, and "Talking in Your Sleep", reaching #3 in the US, #1 in Canada, and #14 in Australia. The two songs have become mainstays on 1980s-focused, classic rock, and active rock radio stations. Their debut album, released on January 4, 1980, in the UK, has the distinction of being the first record to be released in that decade.

  1. ^ Valcourt, Keith (August 3, 2016). "The Romantics: 'Made in Detroit'". The Washington Times. Retrieved May 5, 2019.