Graduate were an English new wave and mod revival musical group formed in 1978 in Bath, England. The band released a single entitled "Elvis Should Play Ska" and an album entitled ''Acting My Age''. The band were unsuccessful and broke up in 1981. Future Tears for Fears members Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith were members of Graduate.

Band history

The band formed in 1978 in Bath. They were a new wave and mod revival band. Band members included Roland Orzabal, Curt Smith, John Baker, Steve Buck, and Andy Marsden. In 1979, Graduate signed a publishing deal with

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who subsequently offered the group to Pye Records. Graduate recorded their debut album ''Acting My Age'' at Crescent Studios Bath in January 1980. Their first single, "Elvis Should Play Ska", reached number 82 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1980 and reached the Top 10 in Spain. The band broke up in 1981 after undertaking a gruelling tour.

After Graduate

In 1981, Orzabal and Smith went on to form the new wave band Tears for Fears.

Personnel

* Roland Orzabal – vocals, lead guitar, keyboards * Curt Smith – bass guitar, synthesizers, vocals *John Baker – rhythm guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals *Steve Buck – keyboards, piano, flute, tambourine, vocals *Andy Marsden – drums, vocals

Albums

References

External links

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Graduate Discography
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