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The band Fairground Attraction was founded in 1987. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in 0. Generally, music journalists would define Fairground Attraction’s style within the genre/s of pop music, and other rock music.
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Eddi Reader
Sadenia "Eddi" Reader MBE (born 29 August 1959) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, known for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She is the recipient of three BRIT Awards and has topped both the album and singles charts. In 2003,... [wikipedia]
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Bros
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Alison Moyet
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Altered Images
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Deacon Blue
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Wet Wet Wet
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Kirsty Maccoll
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The Bluebells
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The Beautiful South
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The Bangles
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Hothouse Flowers
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T’pau
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Five Star
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Terence Trent D’arby
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Paul Young
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Tight Fit
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