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Philip Oakey (born 2 October 1955) [2] is an English singer-songwriter who is the frontman and co-founder of the synth-pop band the Human League. Aside from the Human League, he has enjoyed an extensive solo music career and has collaborated with numerous other artists and producers.
This was Philip Oakey's concept of a joint tour of all three bands celebrating the original electronic music of early 1980s Sheffield (the titular Steel City). Much had been made in the UK media [ citation needed ] of the history between Heaven 17 and the Human League, the original events of 1980 and the fact they were now working together.
Best of PhilOakey: https://goo.gl/HUjNkoSubscribe here: https://goo.gl/kH4tsRThis video is part of Electrospective, celebrating over 50 years of electronic m...
Mar 2, 2011 · The Human League about The band, the new album Credo, changing industry, live performance, electronic music, old synthesizers Video interview with synthpop band The Human League. FaceCulture spoke...
In 1980, in a recording studio near Reading in Berkshire, a 25-year-old Philip Oakey, lead singer of synth-pop band The Human League, sang a song that changed his life, Don’t You Want Me.
Dec 25, 2020 · Phil Oakey: 3 Big Questions. The Human League introduced synths and electronic sounds to a broad pop audience, and enjoyed massive success and worldwide popularity with their multi-platinum...
For many, The Human League were the definitive pop band of the '80s. Formed in the late '70s with the line‑up of Philip Oakey, Martyn Ware, Ian Craig‑Marsh and Adrian Wright, their first album, Reproduction (1979) won them critical acclaim, and was followed up by a second, Travelogue, in 1980.
Oct 23, 2023 · Oakey, its lead singer, was catapaulted onto the world stage, and became famous for not only his poignant lyrics but his adventurous and gender-bending style - once sporting a household power lead complete with plug as a necklace.
Philip Oakey is an English musician who is the lead singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the synth-pop band the Human League. Aside from the Human League, he has enjoyed an extensive...
Explore Philip Oakey's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Philip Oakey on AllMusic.
