Amoeba Music

By Marcus Kagler

Out of the few British synth-pop groups of the ’80s who actually went on to thrive in the ’90s, Everything But The Girl may have underwent the most dramatic and successful makeover ever. The English duo—comprised of vocalist Tracey Thorn and multi-instrumentalist Ben Watt—are best known as the pop-friendly electronica outfit behind the 1995 mainstream megahit, “Missing,” yet EBTG had gained a sizable European following a decade prior as jazzy acoustic pop act. EBTG was a major force in Britain’s lite-jazz movement alongside notables like Sade and The Style Council. What made the success of “Missing” all the more remarkable was that just two years prior to its release, the duo... Read More

Genre:

Rock, Electronic-Dance

City Of Origin:

Hull, England

Formed Date:

1982