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The Producers
12+ albums
new wavebluespower poprockpop rock
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The Producers were a new wave/power pop band from Atlanta, Georgia that had success in the early to mid-80s. Original members included Van Temple on guitar and vocals, Kyle Henderson on bass and vocals, Wayne Famous on keyboards, and Brian Holmes on drums. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1981 through Portrait Records, hit #163 on the Billboard album chart. The single "What She Does To Me" proved a hit as well, reaching #61 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their follow-up, You Make The Heat, released in 1982 through Portrait as well, had less success. However, the single "She Sheila" hit #48 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and had a popular MTV music video. The group headlined MTV's New Year's Rockin Eve in 1982. Their 1985 album, Run For Your Life, ran through an indie label, and it was a commercial disappointment. The band signed with MCA Records and recorded what was to be their fourth album, Coelacanth, but they were dropped in 1989 pre-release. The group folded soon afterward. That album was finally released in 2001. Today, the group has a cult following among power pop fans. There are others The Producers: 2) The Producers are also a blues band from Poole in Dorset. Featuring Harry Skinner on guitar and lead vocals and Dave Saunders on bass, they worked extensively on the British blues circuit during the '90's releasing anumber of CD's . In 2001, they took a break, but they have recently reformed (2009) and are now active again. One of the most exciting
