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Origin
Witton Gilbert, United Kingdom
Active since
1978
Wikipedia
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About Prefab Sprout

Prefab Sprout is a pop, sophisti-pop and punk artist from Witton Gilbert, United Kingdom, active since 1978. ArtisFind has detected 4 plays of Prefab Sprout on 4 radio stations in Italy, Chile and France, most recently on Radio Otto Nove Classics 8d ago. The song heard most often on air is “APPETITE”.

Prefab Sprout are an English pop/rock band from Witton Gilbert, County Durham who rose to fame during the 1980s. Formed in 1978 by brothers Paddy and Martin McAloon and joined by vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player Wendy Smith in 1982, they released their debut album Swoon to critical acclaim in 1984. Their subsequent albums, including 1985's Steve McQueen and 1990's Jordan: The Comeback, have been described by Paul Lester of The Guardian as "some of the most beautiful and intelligent records of their era". Frontman Paddy McAloon is regarded as one of the great songwriters of his time and the band have been credited with producing some of the "most beloved" pop music of the 1980s and 1990s.

Nine of their albums reached the top 40 on the UK Albums Chart and one of their singles, "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart. The band's other popular songs include "When Love Breaks Down" and "Cars and Girls". The band has not played live since 2000. Starting from 2003, Paddy McAloon has retained the Prefab Sprout name as a solo project.

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Prefab Sprout on the radio in numbers

4
Plays detected
4
Stations
3
Countries
Aug 2026
First detected

Stations that played Prefab Sprout

Latest detected plays

  • APPETITE8d ago
  • The King of Rock10d ago
  • Love Will Find Someone For You87d ago
  • APPETITE97d ago

Most played Prefab Sprout songs on the radio

  1. 1APPETITE2×
  2. 2The King of Rock1×
  3. 3Love Will Find Someone For You1×

Countries where Prefab Sprout is played on the radio

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Prefab Sprout FAQ

Which radio stations play Prefab Sprout?

Prefab Sprout has been detected on 4 radio stations, including Radio Otto Nove Classics, Radio Primavera and The Colorful Radio.

Which Prefab Sprout songs are played most on the radio?

The songs heard most often on air are “APPETITE”, “The King of Rock” and “Love Will Find Someone For You”.

Where is Prefab Sprout from?

Prefab Sprout is from Witton Gilbert, United Kingdom.

How can I listen to Prefab Sprout on the radio for free?

Pick one of the stations above on ArtisFind and press play — it’s free, with no signup or download.

Discography

  • I Trawl the Megahertz

    2019

  • Crimson/Red

    2013

  • Let’s Change the World With Music

    2009

  • The Gunman and Other Stories

    2001

  • Andromeda Heights

    1997

  • Jordan: The Comeback

    1990

  • Protest Songs

    1989

  • From Langley Park to Memphis

    1988

  • Steve McQueen

    1985

  • Swoon

    1984

Members

  • Michael Salmon

    drums (drum set), original

    1978–1983

  • Martin McAloon

    bass guitar

    1978–2001

  • Wendy Smith

    background vocals, guitar, keyboard

    1982–2000

  • Neil Conti

    drums (drum set), percussion

    1983–1993

  • Paddy McAloon

    lead vocals

  • Paddy McAloon

    guitar

  • Paddy McAloon

    keyboard

  • Paddy McAloon

    harmonica

  • Paddy McAloon

    drum machine

  • Paddy McAloon

    bass guitar

  • Graham Lant

    drums (drum set)

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