Also known as Public Zone Albums Metro | Origin United Kingdom | |
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Years active 1976 (1976)–1980 (1980) Past members Peter Godwin
Duncan Browne
Sean Lyons
Colin Wight
Tony Adams
John Laforge Genres Glam rock, Art rock, Power pop, New wave Record labels EMI, Transatlantic Records Similar Peter Godwin, Duncan Browne, John Giblin, Stewart Copeland | ||
Metro were an English rock band, featuring Peter Godwin (vocals, saxophone, synthesizer), Duncan Browne (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Sean Lyons (guitar). The band is best known for their song "Criminal World", which was covered by David Bowie on his 1983 album, Let's Dance.
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Godwin and Browne formed Metro in 1976 and were later joined by Lyons. They recorded their self-titled debut album in 1976 and released it in 1977. The lead single off the record, "Criminal World", was banned from the BBC playlist due to its sexual content. During this time, the band briefly changed their name to Public Zone and released a single, "Naive", with the Police's Stewart Copeland on drums. Copeland declined an offer to become a permanent member of the band, in order to remain with the Police.
Following the release of their debut album, Browne departed the band. Godwin fronted the band with the addition of new members. Metro released New Love and Future Imperfect in 1979 and 1980, respectively. Following the demise of the band, Godwin embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, Images of Heaven, in 1982.