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Origin
Wimbledon, United Kingdom
Active since
1977–1981
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synth-popnew waveprogressive popart popbritishnew pop

About The Buggles

The Buggles is a synth-pop, new wave and progressive pop artist from Wimbledon, United Kingdom, active since 1977. ArtisFind has detected 1 play of The Buggles on 1 radio station in Uruguay, most recently on Dias de Gloria - Días de Gloria 156d ago. The song heard most often on air is “Video killed the radio star”.

The Buggles are an English new wave band formed in London in 1977. Their best-known lineup was as a duo of singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes, with Bruce Woolley briefly contributing as a member from 1977 to 1979. They are best known for their 1979 debut single, "Video Killed the Radio Star", which topped the UK singles chart and reached number one in 15 other countries.

They released their debut studio album, The Age of Plastic, on the 10 January 1980. On 7 September 1979, "Video Killed the Radio Star" was released, serving as both the lead song of the album and the band's debut single. The modestly successful singles "Living in the Plastic Age", "Clean, Clean" and "Elstree" followed. Around this time, the group also produced the Jags' most successful single, "Back of My Hand", and helped with the production of Dan-I's sole hit, "Monkey Chop".

Soon after the album's release, Horn and Downes joined the progressive rock band Yes, recording and releasing Drama (1980) in the process. They also released their second and final studio album that year, Adventures in Modern Recording. After a tour to promote the album, the group disbanded in 1981. That same year, on 1 August, the music video for "Video Killed the Radio Star" became the first shown on MTV in the United States, It also was the final music video played on MTV Music when it ceased broadcasting on 31 December 2025.

Since 1998, Horn and Downes have occasionally performed the Buggles' songs.…

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The Buggles on the radio in numbers

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Stations that played The Buggles

Latest detected plays

  • Video killed the radio star156d ago

Most played The Buggles songs on the radio

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The Buggles FAQ

Which radio stations play The Buggles?

The Buggles has been detected on 1 radio station, including Dias de Gloria - Días de Gloria.

Which The Buggles songs are played most on the radio?

The songs heard most often on air are “Video killed the radio star”.

Where is The Buggles from?

The Buggles is from Wimbledon, United Kingdom.

How can I listen to The Buggles on the radio for free?

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Discography

  • Adventures in Modern Recording

    1981

  • The Age of Plastic

    1980

Members

  • Geoff Downes

  • Trevor Horn

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