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Sigue Sigue Sputnik

British new wave band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, was formed in 1982 by former Generation X bassist Tony James. The group, often referred to simply as "Sputnik," initially included Neal X and singer Martin Degville. Their first gig took place in Paris supporting Johnny Thunders, with James' former colleague Mark Laff on drums. The band's name was suggested by Fachtna O'Kelly, manager of the Boomtown Rats, and loosely translates to "burn, burn satellite." In 1984, after an interview with NME, interest in Sigue Sigue Sputnik surged, leading to a performance on The Tube and a signing with ...