The band’s first live performance was in summer 1982.
Alan Wilder , a classically trained keyboardist from West London, responded and, after two auditions and despite being 22 years old, was hired in early 1982, initially on a trial basis as a touring member.
Around this time Nick Jones joined as percussionist.
Part of the MTV -driven ” Second British Invasion ” of the US in 1982, Idol became an MTV staple with ” White Wedding ” and “Dancing with Myself”. The music video for “White Wedding” was filmed by the British director David Mallet and played frequently on MTV. The motorcycle…
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After the Ghost in the Machine Tour concluded in 1982, the group took a sabbatical and each member pursued outside projects.
The band was formed by ex-Dawn Patrol members Big Jim Brooks (vocals, guitar), Gary Sandbrook (bass, vocals), and drummer Mick ‘Sticks’ Robinson. They cited UK Subs , Cockney Rejects , Angelic Upstarts and The Clash as major influences. Signing to the Riot City label, their first release was a contribution…
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In January 1982, the band released ” See You “, their first single without Clarke, which managed to beat all three Clarke-penned singles in the UK charts, reaching number six.
Their next release was “Rainy Day” in 1982.
After a split, October put together a new line-up, including guitarist and songwriter Nic Austin, which recorded the critically acclaimed second album Evacuate (1982). Austin wrote or co-wrote the majority of the album’s material..
At the 1982 Brit Awards in London, the Police received the award for Best British Group .