Who is Erasure

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If you were in dance clubs in the 80's, you are familiar with the synth pop duo called Erasure. Erasure was formed in 1985 with keyboardist Vince Clarke and vocalist Andy Bell. Erasure would have never been formed had it not been for Clarke leaving Depeche Mode. Clarke had previously been a member of Depeche Mode and Yazoo (Yazz). Clarke and Bell still produce records and have toured as recently as 2007 in the True Colors show. Erasure made a splash in 1986 with hits like "Oh L'amour" and "Who Needs Love Like That" on the Wonderland Album. In 1988 Erasure had a double platinum album for The Innocents with "Chains of Love" and "A Little Respect".

Erasure at a Glance 

Erasure are an English synthpop duo, consisting of songwriter and keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Andy Bell.

Erasure entered the music scene in 1985 with their debut single "Who Needs Love Like That". Following the release of their fourth single, "Sometimes", the duo established themselves on the British charts and became one of the most successful artists of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

From 1986 to 1997, Erasure achieved twenty-four consecutive Top 20 hits in the UK. By 2007, 34 of their 37 singles had made the UK Top 40, with 17 climbing into the Top 10. Labeled "the definitive synthpop superstars"http://www.insound.com/Erasure/artistmain/artist/INS25672/, the duo is most popular in their native Great Britain, but has also achieved great success in some other European countries, some states of the the US, and in Latin America, especially in Argentina. To date, Erasure has sold over 25 million albums worldwide.Erasure

The band also enjoys popularity within the LGBT community, with openly gay Andy Bell regarded a gay icon.Out & About - Living: Erasure gay icon Andy Bell talks with O&AN

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Hits: The Very Best of Erasure

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The Innocents

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Wonderland

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The Circus

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