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AGMP Presents
The Vapors are a new wave band who formed in 1978. Discovered by Bruce Foxton of The Jam (who went on to be their co-manager with John Weller), The Vapors released the classic singles Turning Japanese, News at Ten, Jimmie Jones, Prisoners, Waiting for the Weekend, Spiders and two LP’s Magnets and New Clear Days before splitting in 1982.
Special guest supports tonight are CLASS OF '79 and Sharp Class.
CLASS OF ’79 is a band made up of four musicians who have played in some of the most iconic New Wave bands such as Eddie & the Hot Rods, UK Subs, Department S and The Godfathers.
SHARP CLASS are one of the hottest emerging bands in the UK mod scene today. Dig the new breed!
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Daniel
August 26th 2025
It was a fun show for sure. Most of the bands were great. The vapors were one of my favorites for sure. I could see a full show of their music. And in this format, they were only allowed to sing five songs, but they didn’t disappoint. I hope they continue to tour her and I hope they do a tour of just their band going on so I can see them play more songs off more albums because there’s so much music to be heard and the lost format while it’s really fun doesn’t give a band a lot of space to really get deep into their catalog.. But I thought the musicianship was great. David’s voice was solid and his son has an energy level on guitar, which is fantastic. Other highlights were general public of course China crisis was fantastic. High school Work solo show was solid. Big country brought the energy like a wall of sound and flock of seagulls was remarkably good. You couldn’t say that about him in the past. Really glad I went to that show. I’ve always kind of avoided these shows but I think moving forward. I will try to attend more because the format is actually pretty fun. The show really moves.
Los Angeles, CA@The Greek Theatre
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The Vapors Biography
The Vapors -
UK New Wave band formed in 1979.
Originally co-managed by Paul Weller's Father John and The Jam Bass player Bruce Foxton.
They were discovered by Foxton whilst playing in a pub in Guildford and invited to tour with Paul Weller and The Jam on the Setting Sons tour.
The band hit the big time in 1980 when 'Turning Japanese' reached number 3 in the UK charts and also hit Number 1 in Australia, Canada and Billboard Top 40 in the USA.
The song was used in hit films such as '16 Candles, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion and Charlies Angels' as well as featuring in TV shows such as Malcolm in the Middle and regularly features on Punk and New Wave compilation albums and advertising campaigns.
The song became a firm favourite with esteemed artists such as Alice Cooper and Dave Grohl.
After a number of other single releases including 'News at Ten and Jimmie Jones' and 2 critically acclaimed albums 'New Clear Days' and 'Magnets' the band parted company.
Guitarist Ed Bazalgette went on to become a successful BBC TV director with recent credits including ‘Poldark’ and ‘Dr Who’ whilst lead singer Dave Fenton became a Music Lawyer.
After reforming in 2016 for the successful ‘Waiting For the Weekend’ mini tour the band are back out in 2017/18 with a number of shows and festivals in the UK.
Read MoreUK New Wave band formed in 1979.
Originally co-managed by Paul Weller's Father John and The Jam Bass player Bruce Foxton.
They were discovered by Foxton whilst playing in a pub in Guildford and invited to tour with Paul Weller and The Jam on the Setting Sons tour.
The band hit the big time in 1980 when 'Turning Japanese' reached number 3 in the UK charts and also hit Number 1 in Australia, Canada and Billboard Top 40 in the USA.
The song was used in hit films such as '16 Candles, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion and Charlies Angels' as well as featuring in TV shows such as Malcolm in the Middle and regularly features on Punk and New Wave compilation albums and advertising campaigns.
The song became a firm favourite with esteemed artists such as Alice Cooper and Dave Grohl.
After a number of other single releases including 'News at Ten and Jimmie Jones' and 2 critically acclaimed albums 'New Clear Days' and 'Magnets' the band parted company.
Guitarist Ed Bazalgette went on to become a successful BBC TV director with recent credits including ‘Poldark’ and ‘Dr Who’ whilst lead singer Dave Fenton became a Music Lawyer.
After reforming in 2016 for the successful ‘Waiting For the Weekend’ mini tour the band are back out in 2017/18 with a number of shows and festivals in the UK.
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