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1) King is an England-based band which was formed in 1983 after the break-up of ska revivalists the Reluctant Stereotypes of which Paul King (vocals) was a member. The remainder of King comprised Tony Wall (bass), Mick Roberts (keyboards), James Lantsbery (guitar) and ex-Members Adrian Lillywhite (drums). They made their debut supporting the Mighty Wah! and signed to CBS Records. Despite extensive touring and a sizeable following, their first three singles and Steps In Time sold poorly. The break came late in 1984 when they supported Culture Club and reached a whole new teen audience. “Love And Pride” was released early next year, and made number 2 in the UK chart, while the album went to number 6. The hits continued throughout the year, most notably with the Top 10 hit, “Alone Without You”, but King abruptly disbanded in 1986. Paul King pursued a solo career, releasing Joy in 1987, which at best gave him a minor UK hit with “I Know”. The band will probably be remembered as much for their trademark spray-painted Dr. Martens boots and Paul King’s affable personality than for their engaging pop songs. Paul King later became a video disc jockey for MTV.
2) King (Toronoto) plays untraditional Dark Black Metal filled with dread and an eerie atmosphere offering a few interesting twists and surprises along the way. For fans of Lifelover, Burzum, and the Depressive side of the Black Metal realm
1) King is an England-based band which was formed in 1983 after the break-up of ska revivalists the Reluctant Stereotypes of which Paul King (vocals) was a member. The remainder of King comprised Tony Wall (bass), Mick Roberts (keyboards), James Lantsbery (guitar) and ex-Members Adrian Lillywhite (drums). They made their debut supporting the Mighty Wah! and signed to CBS Records. Despite extensive touring and a sizeable following, their first three singles and Steps In Time sold poorly. The break came late in 1984 when they supported Culture Club and reached a whole new teen audience. “Love And Pride” was released early next year, and made number 2 in the UK chart, while the album went to number 6. The hits continued throughout the year, most notably with the Top 10 hit, “Alone Without You”, but King abruptly disbanded in 1986. Paul King pursued a solo career, releasing Joy in 1987, which at best gave him a minor UK hit with “I Know”. The band will probably be remembered as much for their trademark spray-painted Dr. Martens boots and Paul King’s affable personality than for their engaging pop songs. Paul King later became a video disc jockey for MTV.
2) King (Toronoto) plays untraditional Dark Black Metal filled with dread and an eerie atmosphere offering a few interesting twists and surprises along the way. For fans of Lifelover, Burzum, and the Depressive side of the Black Metal realm
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fabfranco wrote:
The so-propagated "real king" is nothing like the original one: Paul King's band is the real. All the others are just grabbers of the name. Accept no imitations!
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6sic6 wrote:
check out da real king www.myspace.com/KING810
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antoprince wrote:
ffound love and pride in my dads record collection. already knew the song but it was a great reminder of how much fun this song is. love it. dance dance dance!
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sixxdogg wrote:
Alone without you still rocks!!!
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shandyandy wrote:
Yes, this is one of my all-time faves and I am not ashamed about... well, in fact, a little bit...
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Arachne85 wrote:
@fabfranco: which Japanese KING? #5 on the list is the KING I listen to. :B
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JTaylors1stgirl wrote:
Nah nah nah nah-nah, nah-nah nah nah nah nah-NAH!
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fabfranco wrote:
Great hairdo and catchy tunes - I'm takin' it 'round the wo-wo-wo-wo-wo-wo-wo.....
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Auras666 wrote:
funky hair
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niki5773 wrote:
My sis loved this!!!
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caitinlv wrote:
I'm takin' it 'round the wo-wo-wo-wo-wo-wo-wo.....
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nokaalma wrote:
Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willnae be fooled again!
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esquela wrote:
lovely 80s tune!
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Jeemiee wrote:
Looooove & Pride <3
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fabfranco wrote:
BEWARE! The Japanese group with the same name is not HALF as good as the original Paul King's KING. Accept no imitations!
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