Cutting Crew
are an
English
rock band
formed in London
in 1985
by lead vocalist
Nick Van Eede
and guitarist
Kevin MacMichael.
The group achieved
international success
with their
1986 debut single,
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms",
which reached number one
in the United States
and charted
highly worldwide.
Their debut album,
Broadcast
(1986),
produced several
other singles,
including
"I've Been in Love Before",
which also reached
the U.S.
Top 10,
and earned them a
Grammy nomination
for Best New Artist
in 1987.
Despite lineup changes
and a hiatus
in the 1990s,
Van Eede
revived the band
in the 2000s,
releasing new material
and touring under
the Cutting Crew name.
Known for their
polished production
and
melodic rock sound,
the band has maintained
a dedicated following
and continues to be
recognized for their
contributions to
1980's
pop and
rock music.
