Roots of a-ha
The artists and genres a-ha came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Jimmy GneccoartistJames Francis Gnecco III is an American singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist who makes music both under his name and the moniker Ours. Gnecco is known for his multi-octave vocal range and singing style, often described as 'dramatic and emotional'.
DonkeyboyartistDonkeyboy is a synthpop band from Drammen, Norway, formed in 2005. The band consists of Cato Sundberg, Kent Sundberg, Peter Michelsen and Thomas Drabløs (drums)
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Joy DivisionartistJoy Division were an English rock band formed in Salford in 1976. The group consisted of vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Ian Curtis, guitarist and keyboardist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris.
Echo & the BunnymenartistEcho & the Bunnymen are an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bassist Les Pattinson. In 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer.
Soft Cellartist
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The Everly Brothersartist
Graham Nashartist
Anne Dudleyartist
Paisley ParkartistPaisley Park is a 65,000-square-foot (6,000 m2) estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States, once owned by American musician Prince. It was opened to the public as a museum in October 2016. Many of Prince’s later albums would be recorded at the estate.
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Jevetta Steeleartist