When was Erasure formed?

When was Erasure formed?

1985
Erasure/Active from

In 1985, while selling women’s shoes and performing in a band called the Void, he responded to a newspaper advertisement for a singer. Vince Clarke had been Bell’s “hero”; Bell was successful in his audition and together they formed the group Erasure. The pair have sold over 25 million albums worldwide.

How old is Erasure now?

The openly gay singer was diagnosed with the virus in 1998 but waited until yesterday to declare his condition. The 40-year-old went on to make a passionate plea for less “hysteria and ignorance” surrounding the condition.

When was Erasure stop released?

1988
Stop!/Released

What was Erasure first hit?

Always
Its first single, “Always”, became the band’s third top 20 hit in the United States. Second single “Run to the Sun” was released in July and became their final UK top 10 hit until 2003.

What was erasures biggest hit?

Best Erasure Songs of All Time – Top 10 Tracks

• Love to Hate You. Love to Hate You.
• Sometimes. Sometimes.
• Always. Always. Erasure.
• Stop! Stop! Erasure.
• Blue Savannah. Blue Savannah. Erasure.
• Take a Chance On Me – Pop! Version. Take a Chance On Me – Pop!
• Chains of Love. Chains of Love. Erasure.
• Ship of Fools. Ship of Fools. Erasure.

How did Erasure get its name?

The group’s name is said to have originated when they discovered the word “erasure” written on a demo tape of “Who Needs Love Like That” by a Mute Records technician.

Why did Yaz break up?

Despite their success, the duo split acrimoniously in May 1983 as a result of a combination of Clarke’s reluctance to make more records under the Yazoo name, a clash of personalities, and a lack of communication between the pair.

Are Erasure still performing?

80s English pop-rock staples Erasure are still performing live shows for fans both old and new. Frontman Andy Bell’s vocal range still packs a powerful punch, hitting and sustaining all the high notes.

Has erasure split up?

Though Bell has released several solo albums and Clarke reunited with Moyet for a Yazoo tour in 2008, Erasure have never split up.

Are erasure still performing?

Are James Lock and Yaz still together?

Yes, James and Yazmin reunited last year. The pair were pictured together in Majorca before going public with their romance once again. Despite their previous struggles, the two appeared happier than ever and swiftly moved back in together.

Is Yaz and James still together?

TOWIE’S Yazmin Oukhellou and James Lock have split after their explosive row in Dubai. The Only Way Is Essex stars reportedly had a “huge row” while both in Dubai for a “work trip”. However, the couple have now decided to call it quicks after tensions finally boiled over.