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 Nena:The German new wave pop band Nena had an international hit in 1984 with "99 Luftballons." Led by ex-Stripes vocalist Gabriela "Nena" Kerner, the quartet released two German-only records in 1983 and 1984; selections from the two albums comprised their first American record, 1984's 99 Luftballons. The title song became an international hit; in the U.S. the single hit number two and went gold. The band followed the record with an album recorded entirely in English (1985's It's All in the Game), but it didn't chart, which spelled the end for the band. Kerner went her own way and has been recording as a solo artist since that time. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide -Mikki 11/01More at |
