Adam And The Ants

Adam and the Ants formed in London in 1977, with Adam Ant (born Stuart Goddard) as the frontman. Their first album, 'Dirk Wears White Sox,' came out in 1979. The band's sound shifted with the 1980 album 'Kings of the Wild Frontier,' which included the singles 'Dog Eat Dog' and the title track. That record introduced a mix of punk energy with more pop and tribal rhythms.

Some of their songs from this period, like 'Catholic Day' and 'Los Rancheros,' reflect that theatrical, rhythmic style. Around this time, guitarist Marco Pirroni and bassist Dave Barbarossa left the group.

Adam and the Ants released one more album, 'Friend or Foe,' in 1982 before disbanding. Adam Ant continued as a solo artist, scoring hits with songs like 'Goody Two Shoes.' The original band's run was brief, but their blend of punk attitude and pop spectacle left a distinct imprint on the post-punk era.