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C.I.A

C.I.A. formed in the UK in 1975 with Peter Shelley on vocals, Mike O'Neill on guitar, Dave Robinson on bass, and Colin Robinson on drums. They released their...

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C.I.A. formed in the UK in 1975 with Peter Shelley on vocals, Mike O'Neill on guitar, Dave Robinson on bass, and Colin Robinson on drums. They released their debut album 'Romantic and Square' in 1978, which included the song 'Turn to Stone' that became a radio hit. The band's name referenced the Central Intelligence Agency, which gave them a somewhat mysterious public image.

Their music had an atmospheric quality with shimmering guitars and Shelley's distinctive vocals. While 'Turn to Stone' was their most recognizable track, they recorded other material like 'Utopia' and 'Attitude' that appeared on later releases. They put out three more albums after their debut: 'The Electrician' in 1979, 'All Our Yesterdays' in 1980, and 'On the Run' in 1982.

C.I.A. disbanded in 1983. 'Turn to Stone' has appeared in various films, television shows, and video games since then, keeping that particular song in circulation long after the group stopped recording together.

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