Re: Bakers Dozen 2012. 4 : Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:55 am
13 facts about Tears For Fears ...1. Formed in Bath, Somerset in 1981
2. To date, they have sold over 25 million albums worldwide
3. The band's previous name was History of Headaches
4. They had an acrimonious falling out and parted company in 1991
5. Their most successful UK single was Everybody Wants To Rule The World which peaked at No2 in 1985
6. In 2010, they joined the 80s pop group Spandau Ballet on their 7-date tour of Australia and New Zealand
7. Main members were Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith
8. Past memeber are Ian Stanley and Manny Elias
9. Although they have had 2 UK No1 albums, their biggest seller Songs From The Big Chair only reached No2
10. The band's name was inspired by Primal Therapy
11. Their 1st album The Hurting reached #1 in the UK
12. They never had a UK No 1 single.
