Bucks Fizz: Still full of fizz after 35 years

With their first new album in over three decades, Bucks Fizz – now known as The Fizz – are back with their unmistakable sound.

The band were formed in the early 1980s and went on to represent the United Kingdom at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest in Ireland.

Winning it in spectacular fashion, a history of pop music would be incomplete without The Fizz.

Their new album features a number of radio friendly hits, written and produced by Mike Stock.

He said: “The Fizz are part of British pop heritage.

“They are extraordinary artistes.

“Still holding the crowd and wowing them, this kind of uplifting entertainment never ages.”

Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Jay Aston and Bobby G were household names thanks to their iconic skirt ripping routine, and the song “Making Your Mind Up” was an instant hit giving the group their first Number One.

Bucks Fizz were far ahead of their time as a successful manufactured group in the 1980s when the music scene was evolving from Punk to New Romantics.

The band have sold more than 50 million records worldwide.

Thirty-five years later, Cheryl, Mike and Jay, original Bucks Fizz members, joined by Bobby McVay are still touring and showing that their songs are as popular as ever.

Audiences old and new love “Making Your Mind Up” and “The Land Of Make Believe”.

In a world where the charts are dominated by newly manufactured bands, you can’t beat the originals.

On recording the new album, Cheryl Baker said: “I cannot tell you how happy I am to have been back in the studio.”

Jay added: “Despite the challenges over the years, we are more united than ever.

“The fans have been with us all the way.

“Really looking forward to performing these new songs and hope you enjoy the new album.”