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The Boomtown Rats are an Irish new wave band originally formed in Dublin in 1975. Between 1977 and 1985, they had a series of Irish and UK hits including "Like Clockwork", "Rat Trap", "I Don't Like Mondays" and "Banana Republic". The original line-up comprised six musicians; five from Dún Laoghaire in County Dublin; Gerry Cott (rhythm guitar), Simon Crowe (drums), Johnnie Fingers (keyboards), Bob…

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Type: Group
Area: Ireland
Founded: 1975
Dissolved: 1986
Genres: New Romantic New Wave Pop Rock Post-punk Power Pop
Labels: Island

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Eagle Records

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Last updated: January 18th, 2021