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Fun Boy Three

Fun Boy Three was a British new wave band, which emerged in the early 1980s. Formed by vocalists Terry Hall, Neville Staple, and Lynval Golding, the trio broke off from the celebrated ska group The Specials to explore a more diverse range of musical styles. Fun Boy Three were known for their distinctive, eclectic sound that fused elements of ska, pop, and new wave, along with the incorporation of African and Latin rhythms, which set them apart from many of their contemporaries.

In their brief but impactful career, Fun Boy Three released two studio albums—their self-titled debut "Fun Boy Three" in 1982 and "Waiting" in 1983—which housed a number of hit singles and left a lasting mark on the UK music scene. Notable tracks like "The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)" and their version of "Our Lips Are Sealed"—a song co-written by Terry Hall and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's—helped solidify their place as innovative music creators. Although their time together as a band was short, Fun Boy Three's influence was far-reaching, as they paved the way for numerous acts blending genres in experimental and unique ways. Collections like "The Complete Fun Boy Three" encapsulate the legacy of a group that dared to be different, resonating with fans of the post-punk era and beyond.

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