Yazoo
This promising UK pop group was formed at the beginning of 1982 by former Depeche Mode keyboardist Vince Clarke (b. 3 July 1961) and vocalist Alison Moyet (b. 18 June 1961, Billericay, Essex, England). Their debut single Only You climbed to number 2 in the UK charts in May and its appeal was further indicated by the success of the Flying Pickets’ a cappella cover which topped the UK chart the following year. Yazoo enjoyed an almost equally successful follow-up with Don't Go, which climbed to number 3. A tour of the USA saw the group change their name to Yaz in order not to conflict with an American record company of the same name. Meanwhile, their album UPSTAIRS AT ERIC'Swas widely acclaimed for its strong melodies and Moyet's expressive vocals. Yazoo enjoyed further hits with The Other Side Of Love and Nobody's Diary before completing one more album, YOU AND ME BOTH. Despite their continuing success, the duo parted in 1983. Moyet enjoyed success as a solo singer, while Clarke maintained his high profile with the Assembly and particularly Erasure.