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Dominated by the stunning vocal range of Martin Fry, ABC were the quintessential purveyors of perfect pop in the early 80’s, with hits including Poison Arrow,The Look of Love and When Smokie Sings. The band were known for their polished style of New Romantic pop music which at that time led them to be categorized with bands like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, and The Human League.
Martin first met up with future bandmates Mark White and Stephen Singleton while interviewing them for a fanzine that he edited called Modern Drugs. White and Singleton, then fronting a rock band called Vice Versa, invited Martin to join their band to play keyboard. The group changed its name to ABC and the rest was history.
The band has toured extensively and performed live at events such as the 2001 Night of the Proms, where Martin was supported by a 72-piece orchestra and 50-piece choir.
In April 2009, Martin and original ABC drummer David Palmer performed the Lexicon Of Love album at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The band was accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Anne Dudley of Art of Noise fame, who arranged and played keyboards on the original record, conducted the Royal Albert Hall performance.
The band has toured extensively and performed live at events such as the 2001 Night of the Proms, where Martin was supported by a 72-piece orchestra and 50-piece choir.
In April 2009, Martin and original ABC drummer David Palmer performed the Lexicon Of Love album at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The band was accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Anne Dudley of Art of Noise fame, who arranged and played keyboards on the original record, conducted the Royal Albert Hall performance.
