The Bangles — Where to Listen on the Radio

The Bangles is a pop, jangle pop and pop rock artist from Los Angeles, United States, active since 1981. ArtisFind has detected 3 plays of The Bangles on 3 radio stations in Switzerland, the Philippines and the United States, most recently on Radio Lac 55d ago. The song heard most often on air is “WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN”.

The Bangles are an American all-female pop rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. They are known for hit singles in the 1980s, making them one of the most successful pop-rock groups of the decade. The band’s biggest commercial successes include "Walk Like an Egyptian" (1986), which became a worldwide phenomenon; "Manic Monday" (1986), a song written by Prince; and a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s "Hazy Shade of Winter" (1987), which was featured in the film Less Than Zero. Their ballad "Eternal Flame" (1989) became a big hit, topping the charts in several countries, and is one of their signature songs. Other hits included "In Your Room" (1988) and "If She Knew What She Wants" (1986).

Formed by Susanna Hoffs and sisters Vicki Peterson and Debbi Peterson, the group began as part of the Paisley Underground scene, a Los Angeles music movement heavily influenced by 1960s rock and psychedelic music. Their early work blended jangly guitar melodies with power-pop sensibilities. The original lineup included Hoffs (guitar and vocals), Vicki Peterson (guitar and vocals), Debbi Peterson (drums and vocals), and Annette Zilinskas (bass). After Zilinskas left in 1983 to focus on other projects, Michael Steele, formerly of the Runaways, joined as bassist and vocalist, cementing the classic lineup.

Their 1984 debut album, All Over the Place, received critical acclaim and earned the group a loyal following, setting the stage for their commercial breakthrough with the 1986 album Different…