Smokie is an English
pop rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe and the U.S. in the
70s. They formed in 1966 in Yorkshire, England and did some early records under the name "Smokey". The band broke into the mainstream after teaming up with songwriters Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, artists known for also working with
Pat Benatar and
Sweet among others. Smokie is perhaps best known for "
Living Next Door to Alice", one of their top hits that was a U.K. top 5 single. While touring in Ireland, the discovered the audience would cheer back "Who the Fuc…
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