The Lotus Eaters (band)

This article is about the English new wave band. For the American experimental band, see Lotus Eaters (band). For the English band formerly called The Lotus Eaters, see Keane (band). For the short story by Stanley G. Weinbaum, see The Lotus Eaters (Weinbaum).

The Lotus Eaters
Peter Coyle performing live at Let's Rock Liverpool, 31 July 2021. Photograph by Andrew D. Hurley
Background information
OriginLiverpool, England
GenresNew wave
Years active1981–1985
2002–present
LabelsArista, Cherry Red
MembersPeter Coyle
Jeremy "Jem" Kelly
Stephen Emmer
Past membersGed Quinn
Alan Wills
Phil Lucking
Michael Dempsey
Stephen Creese
Websitethelotuseaters.com

The Lotus Eaters are an English new wave band formed in 1981 in Liverpool. Their debut single, "The First Picture of You", became a hit in the UK and in continental Europe, notably France, Italy, Belgium and Spain.[1]

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 330. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.