The Success Story of Wang Chung
Biography
Wang Chung is an English new wave and pop music group formed in London in 1980. The band currently consists of Jack Hues and Nick Feldman who are both vocalists, musicians, and songwriters. Their biggest hit singles include 'Everybody Have Fun Tonight', 'Dance Hall Days', 'To Live and Die in L.A.', 'Let's Go!', 'Don't Let Go', and 'Hypnotize Me'. Early Life
Jack Hues was born in 1958 in London, England. Nick Feldman was born in 1962 in Birmingham, England. They met each other while attending the same school in London. After completing their studies, they decided to form a band together. Career
In 1980, Jack and Nick formed the band Wang Chung and released their first album titled 'Points on the Curve'. The album was a commercial success and spawned the hits 'Don't Let Go' and 'Dance Hall Days'. Over the next few years, the band released several successful albums including 'Mosaic', 'To Live and Die in L.A.', and 'The Warmer Side of Cool'. In 1986, they released their most successful album titled 'Mosaic'. The album featured their biggest hit single 'Everybody Have Fun Tonight', which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Collaborations
Wang Chung has collaborated with several other artists throughout their career. Some of these collaborations include Lenny Kravitz, Julia Fordham, Allee Willis, among others. Style & Influence
Wang Chung's music style has been described as new wave, pop rock, synth-pop, and jazz-funk. Their music has been heavily influenced by punk rock bands such as The Clash and Joy Division. They have also been influenced by jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Legacy
Though Wang Chung has not released any new material since 2004, they are still remembered as one of the most successful English new wave bands of all time. Their hits are still played regularly on radio stations around the world. They have also been sampled by several hip hop artists such as Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Jay Z.
