Synth-pop band China Crisis to play the Apex later this month

Synth-pop band China Crisis (pictured above) are coming to Bury St Edmunds later this month and are due to play at the Apex.

Formed in 1979 in Kirkby on Merseyside, they were part of a new wave of Liverpool acts which included OMD, Teardrop Explodes and A Flock of Seagulls.

China Crisis soon turned to a more commercial sound and had success in the 1980s with 10 Top 50 singles (four of which reached the Top 20) and three Top 40 albums.

The band are known for their string of hit singles, including “King in a Catholic Style (Wake Up)”, “African & White”, “Working with Fire and Steel”, and “Wishful Thinking”.

Founder members vocalist/keyboardist Garry Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon continue to be the core of the band and are, this year, celebrating their 40th anniversary.

China Crisis are at The Apex on Friday, April 29, at 7.30pm. Ring the box office on 01284 758000 or see the website – www.theapex.co.uk for details.