Modern English (band)

Modern English
Also known asThe Lepers
OriginColchester, Essex, England
Genres
Years active1979–1987, 1989–1991, 1995–present
Labels4AD, Sire, TVT, Darla
Members
  • Robbie Grey
  • Gary McDowell
  • Michael Conroy
  • Stephen Walker (keyboardist)
  • Roy Martin
Past members
  • Richard Brown
  • Aaron Davidson
  • Steven Walker (guitarist)
  • Matthew Shipley
  • Ric Chandler
  • Jon Solomon
Websitemodernenglish.me

Modern English are an English new wave/post-punk band formed in 1979 in Colchester, Essex, England. They are best known for their songs "I Melt with You", "Hands Across the Sea" and "Ink and Paper". The group disbanded in 1987, but re-formed two years later and then disband again in 1991.[1] They reunited again in 1995 and have continued in various lineups since then.

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  2. ^ George-Warren, Holly; Romanowski, Patricia, eds. (2001). The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll (3rd ed.). Fireside. p. 661. ISBN 0-7432-9201-4.