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Musicians

The Resume

    (1980- )
    Formed in Liverpool, England
    Pete Burns (vocals)
    Steve Coy (drummer)
    Marty Healey (keyboardist, 1980-83)
    Tim Lever (keyboardist, 1982-89)
    Mike Percy (bassist, 1983-89)
    Albums include 'Sophisticated Boom Boom,' 'Youthquake,' 'Nude' and 'Fan the Flame, Part One'
    Recorded 'You Spin Me 'Round (Like A Record),' 'Brand New Lover,' 'Lover Come Back To Me,' 'In Too Deep' and 'My Heat Goes Bang'

Why they might be annoying:

    In the US, they were basically a two-hit wonder.
    They briefly changed their name to 'International Chrysis,' but quickly changed it back.
    Morrissey ended his friendship with them because they wore fur.
    Pete Burns often sported an eye patch during the mid-80's.
    Mike Percy and Tim Lever left the band for unexplained reasons.
    They have a notoriously bad relationship with the London press.
    They keep several stuffed dead animals in their homes.
    Before forming the band, Pete Burns and his wife owned a clothing shop, and they would harshly criticize a customer if they didn't like what they were wearing.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Their following in Japan is so huge that Michael Jackson had to reschedule his tour around theirs.
    They influenced artists like Pet Shop Boys, Marilyn Manson and Scissor Sisters.
    They knew Courtney Love before she was famous, but hated her, referring to her as the 'ugly American.'
    Their song 'You Spin Me 'Round' is a dance club staple.
    Their songs have been remade by artists such as Adam Sandler and Eiffel 65.
    They refrain from signing with a major record label because they detest corporate record label practices.

Credit: D, Wieland Kalligaro and Ooooh Missy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 72 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 39 Votes: 41.03% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 42 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 43 Votes: 37.21% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 55 Votes: 50.91% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 113 Votes: 50.44% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 232 Votes: 45.26% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 1028 Votes: 42.61% Annoying