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The Passions
Formed in Shepherd’s Bush, London, England in 1978, The Passions was a post-punk
and new wave band best known for their 1981 hit single “I’m in Love with a
German Film Star.” The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Barbara Gogan and
drummer Richard Williams – both former members of punk band The Derelicts – and
bassist Claire Bidwell. Other original members included vocalist Mitch Barker
and guitarist Dack Dyde. Originally calling themselves Rivers of Passion, they
shortened their name to The Passions and released the independent single
“Needles and Pills” (1979). The single ...
