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The Human League: The Band that SURVIVE a breakup

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  Don’t You Want Me was one of the most important records of all time. It gave the 80s an innovative sound as it introduced the synth era of 80s music. Behind this era was a band was the Human League. Formed in Sherfield, UK the band nearly ended before really taking off. But they ultimately became global superstars. So, let’s all work as a waitress at a cocktail bar. The Human League: The Band that SURVIVE a breakup Philip Oakey was born on October 2, 1955. His father worked as a general post office sales man and because of this his family moved frequently. They eventually settle in Sherfield, UK. He attended King Edward VII School in Sheffield. But he dropped out and took a number of odd jobs. In 1977, he decided to try his hand in music. He first bought himself a saxophone but decided to ditch the effort in giving himself lessons. We’ll circle back with Philip later on, but for now let’s meet Martyn Ware & Ian Marsh. Both men worked as computer operators and with Ware ...