THE INNOCENTS.....STOP SHOOTING UP STARS

" Stop Shooting Up Stars " is the lead off track from the fantastic one & only album from the self titled album....The Innocents on the late Neil Bogart's ( Casablanca Records founder )....Boardwalk Records in 1982.....
This quirky new wave band found initial fame as the subject of a 1982 TV documentary that chronicled the life of a new band, following them from the clubs straight through signing a major label deal. Unfortunately, the initial interest quickly waned and the band found itself ridiculed by the same industry that initially embraced it. Fronted by vocalist Michael Hurt and featuring keyboardist Tommy Newman, lead guitarist Tony Kowalski, drummer Chris Kaye, and bassist Marten Ingle, the Innocents were, in reality, a talented and very creative band that mixed pop sensibilities and new wave quirkiness and created an original sound that no one before or since has managed to duplicate.....
The Innocents actually went on the road with Rick Springfield in 1982 as his opening act...
The Innocents also appeared on an episode of American Bandstand performing their songs...."Hold My Hand & Stop Shooting Up Stars".... ( season 25 / episode 12 )
I wonder what ever happened to members...Chris Kaye & Tony Kowalski ???

Category:

Music

Tags:

• power pop
• new wave
• rick springfield

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This singer reminds me of Wazmo Nariz

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Totally agree: You put it right: "an original sound ...". Should add: songwriting ability, a great voice. This one is an all time fave, once found from a grab table.