A Flock Of Seagulls, the new wave electro-pop act hailing from Liverpool, England, made a remarkable impact in the USA before gaining a substantial following in Britain. The band’s original lineup featured Mike Score on keyboards and vocals, Ali Score on drum machine and vocals, Paul Reynolds on guitar, and Frank Maudsley on bass. After releasing an EP on Bill Nelson’s Cocteau label, they debuted their album ‘A Flock Of Seagulls’ in 1982, showcasing futuristic pop with standout tracks like ‘I Ran (So Far Away),’ which secured a spot in the US Top 10 in July 1982. Despite Mike Score’s unconventional blonde locks attracting criticism, their album ‘Listen’ continued to captivate audiences. However, their homeland failed to sustain the success of hits like ‘Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You),’ which peaked at number 10 in November 1982.
Following Paul Reynolds’ departure post ‘The Story Of A Young Heart,’ subsequent albums like ‘Dream Come True’ struggled to maintain the band’s previous standards, leading to their disbandment. Mike Score’s attempt to revitalize the group in 1989 yielded limited success, and despite releasing singles like ‘Magic,’ the band faced another dissolution. However, Score resurfaced in 1995 with ‘The Light At The End Of The World,’ keeping the A Flock Of Seagulls legacy alive into the new millennium. The band’s original lineup reunited for the VH1 series ‘Bands Reunited’ in November 2003, followed by additional performances in 2004 before other members retired from music. Mike Score continued to lead A Flock Of Seagulls with a new lineup, ensuring the band’s enduring presence in the music scene.