Neon (British band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 in Bath, Somerset, England |
| Founder | Pete Byrne, Rob Fisher |
| Defunct | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Bath , England |
| Products | Music singles |
Neon was a new wave band from England, active between 1979 and 1981, and formed in Bath, Somerset. The band was created by Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher, with members including Neil Taylor, Manny Elias, as well as session players Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal from the group Graduate. Their first single, "Making Waves" paired with "Me I See in You," was released in October 1980 under Byrne and Fisher's own label, 3D Music. This was followed by the single "Communication Without Sound" alongside "Remote Control" in July 1981 through Carrere UK. The band ceased activities in December 1981.
After Neon
Following the disbandment, Byrne and Fisher went on to establish Naked Eyes, which enjoyed commercial achievements with tracks such as "Always Something There to Remind Me" and "Promises, Promises." Byrne later relocated to California to focus on session work, whereas Fisher stayed in London and eventually formed the duo Climie Fisher, known for hits like "Love Changes (Everything)" and "Rise to the Occasion." Fisher died from cancer on 25 August 1999.
At the same time, Smith and Orzabal went on to create Tears for Fears, achieving considerable success through the 1980s and 1990s. Both Elias and Taylor contributed their talents to Tears for Fears, with Taylor also performing guitar for artists such as Easterhouse, Robbie Williams, and Chris de Burgh.
Singles
- "Making Waves" / "Me I See in You" (1980), 3D Music
- "Communication Without Sound" / "Remote Control" (1981), Carrere