Kajagoogoo

Kajagoogoo
Kajagoogoo in Bochum, Germany, in 2008. L–R: Nick Beggs, Stuart Croxford Neale, Limahl, Jez Strode and Steve Askew.
Background information
Also known as
  • Art Nouveau (1978–1981)
  • Kaja (1984–1985)
OriginLeighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England
Genres
Years active1978–1985, 2003–2004, 2007–2011
Labels
Past member(s)
  • Steve Askew
  • Nick Beggs
  • Stuart Neale
  • Jez Strode
  • Limahl
Websitewww.kajagoogoo.com

Kajagoogoo were an English pop band. They are best known for their 1983 hit single "Too Shy", which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart,[2] and the top 10 in numerous other countries.

Members

  • Steve Askew – guitars, programming, backing vocals (1978–1985, 2003–2004, 2007–2011)
  • Nick Beggs – bass guitar, Chapman Stick, guitars, keyboards, programming, percussion, backing vocals (1978–1985, 2003–2004, 2007–2011), lead vocals (1978–1982, 1983–1985, 2003–2004, 2007–2011)
  • Stuart Neale – keyboards, programming, piano, backing vocals (1978–1985, 2003–2004, 2007–2011)
  • Jez Strode – acoustic and electronic drums, percussion (1978–1984, 2003, 2008–2011)
  • Limahl (Chris Hamill) – lead vocals (1982–1983, 2003, 2008–2011)

Discography

Studio albums

  • White Feathers (1983)
  • Islands (1984)
  • Crazy Peoples Right to Speak (1985) as Kaja
  • Gone to the Moon (2008)

References

  1. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Kajagoogoo". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 295. ISBN 978-1-904994-10-7.

Bibliography

  • Paul Gambaccini (1983), Kajagoogoo
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