The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. [6] They consisted of Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville and English musician Richard Coles.

British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985 with Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles.

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Apr 13, 2025 · Named after 19th century French revolutionaries, Communards were out to agitate from the start, intended to be more explicitly political than Bronski Beat. Richard had known Jimmy before …

The Communards performing ‘So Cold the Night’ live on the British TV show ‘The Tube’ in November 1986. The track was released that same month as the final single from their self-titled debut album …

With their fusion of disco-revival and falsetto pop, The Communards proved to be one of the more accomplished new acts of the mid-late 80s and seemed likely to enjoy further success in the new …

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Aug 15, 2024 · After Jimmy Somerville left Bronski Beat in 1985, he formed The Communards with multi-instrumentalist Richard Coles. The duo burst onto the 1980s music scene with infectious …

Synthpop duo, active from 1985 to 1988, comprising ex- Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and keyboard player Richard Coles. They enjoyed a string of UK club and chart successes during the mid …

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