The Buggles were an English new wave band formed in London in 1977 by singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoffrey Downes. They are best known for their 1979 debut single "Video Killed the Radio Star", which topped the UK Singles Chart and reached number one in 15 other countries. The duo released their first album, The Age of Plastic, in January 1980 with "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its lead single. Soon after the album's release, Horn and Downes joined the progressive rock band Yes, recording and releasing Drama in the process. Following a tour to promote the album, Yes disbanded in 1981. That same year, on 1 August, the music video for "Video Killed the Radio Star" became the first ever shown on MTV in the US. The following year, the Buggles released a second album, Adventures in Modern Recording. Its lack of commercial success led to the breakup of the group. Since 1998, Horn and Downes have occasionally performed the Buggles' songs.
| Origin | Wimbledon, London, England |
| Genres | New wave, synth-pop, art pop, progressive pop |
| Years active | 1977–1982, (reunion concerts: 1998, 2004, 2010, 2011) |
| Labels | Island, Carrere, ZTT |
| Associated acts | Yes |
| Past members | Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn |
About The Buggles
Short-lived new wave English duo best known for their debut single "Video Killed the Radio Star" which topped the UK Singles Chart as well as the charts in 15 other countries.
Achievement of The Buggles
They joined the band Yes on tour before Yes disbanded in 1981. Their music video for "Video Killed the Radio Star" was the first ever shown on MTV in the US.
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Progressive pop musicians.. New wave duos.. Art pop musicians.. Male musical duos.. Island Records artists.. English new wave musical groups.
Latest information about The Buggles updated on July 28 2021.
