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1970s · Pop·1979–present

Was (Not Was)

Was (Not Was) connects directly to 9 artists, and through them to 18 more acts. Don Was played in The All Star Band, The Was Bros and Life Is a Carnival, among others. Carol Hall played in Floy Joy. Sweet Pea Atkinson played in The Boneshakers, among others.

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Bands & Artists Connected to Was (Not Was)

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Background

Was (Not Was) is an American band founded in 1979 in Detroit, Michigan, by David Weiss and Don Fagenson, who adopted the stage names David Was and Don Was. Their song catalog features an eclectic mix of pop and rock styles, often featuring guest musicians from across the musical…via Wikipedia

Career Highlights

5 albums
Formed
1979
Active
1979–present
Listeners
129,324Last.fm
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Selected Discography

  1. 1981Was (Not Was)
  2. 1983Born to Laugh at Tornadoes
  3. 1988What Up, Dog?
  4. 1990Are You Okay?
  5. 2008Boo!
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