The Wigs are an American
power pop band.
Background
The Wigs were formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by vocalist and guitarist Jim Cushinery with Bobby Tews on drums and
Marty Ross
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on vocals and guitar. Bass guitarist Bob Pachner left the band shortly before the group's album was recorded.
After regrouping on the
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in 1983,
Val McCallum joined the group on bass guitar. The Wigs were later signed to CBS records. In 1986, Ross landed a part in the TV series the ''
New Monkees
''New Monkees'' is the name of both an American pop rock music group and a 1987 syndicated television show featuring the group.
Overview
Background
The 20th anniversary of ''The Monkees'' TV series in 1986 generated enough interest that ''Ne ...
''. With his departure, The Wigs became the band 57 Braves and the group eventually disbanded.
Album
The Wigs album ''File Under: Pop Vocal'' was a regional hit in the
Midwest
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in 1981. The group's songs are mainly written by Cushinery and Ross. The album was released by the Streetwise label.
Film
The Wigs are prominently featured in the 80's romantic comedy ''
My Chauffeur
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'' and the band is featured on the film's soundtrack. The band wrote eight of the songs for the film. ''People Magazine'' cited that the film's soundtrack "has some nice rock 'n' roll by an L.A. -based group called The Wigs."
Reunions
In 2009, the band reunited for the release of ''File Under: Pop Vocal'' on CD.
In June 2013, the band reunited for the reissue of the ''My Chauffeur'' soundtrack.
In June 2014, The Wigs made a special appearance at the Milwaukee
Summerfest. The concert included all of the original band members Jim Cushinery, Marty Ross, Bobby Tews and Robert Pachner.
Discography
''File Under: Pop Vocal'' CD track listing
# "I Can See It Now"
# "180 Degrees"
# "Susie's Got a Problem"
# "Tell It All"
# "First Time"
# "Tijuana"
# "Popular Girl"
# "Mony, Mony"
# "What I Got"
# "It's Over"
# "Blood"
# "Stupid People"
# "You Say Ono"
# "Hard Candy"
References
External links
The Wigs ''File Under: Pop Vocal''on
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American power pop groups
American new wave musical groups