Tears For Fears Profile

Members:
Roland Orzabal
Curt Smith

Former Members:
Ian Stanley
Manny Elias


Formed: In 1981, in Bath, England

Genres:
New Wave
Psychedelic Rock
Synthpop

Associated Acts:
Graduate

Name Game: Band name originates from a Primal therapy treatment of the same name developed by Arthur Janov

Debut Album: The Hurting (1983)

Breakthrough Singles:
"Mad World" (1982)
"Shout" (1984)
"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" (1985)

Did You Know:
Their songs have been covered by many artists including Evergreen Terrace (Mad World) and Rogue Traders (melody from 'Head over heels')