A musician, songwriter, label owner, and GRAMMY-winning producer, Trevor Horn has been a defining presence on the British pop music scene since 1979 when he had his first hit with the Buggles. Their song, "Video Killed The Radio Star," may be one of the most prophetic pop tunes ever written, predating the birth of MTV.
Horn launched his career as a producer in 1981 and soon hit No. 1 on the British album chart with ABC's 1982 debut albumThe Lexicon Of Love. He proceeded to helm hit recordings such as Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "Relax" and "Two Tribes," Grace Jones' "Slave To The Rhythm" and 808 State's "Cubik," among others. In 1980 he replaced Jon Anderson as lead vocalist of Yes and earned production and songwriting credits for their album Drama. He co-wrote and produced the band's biggest hit, "Owner Of A Lonely Heart," which was featured on their 1983 GRAMMY-nominated album 90125. Horn's often-imitated production style led British music critic Simon Price to label him "the man who invented the '80s." Proving he was a man for all decades, in 1995 Horn took home his first career GRAMMY for Record Of The Year for Seal's worldwide smash "Kiss From A Rose."
ZTT (Zang Tuum Tumb) Records, the game-changing electronic pop label Horn co-founded in 1983, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with the compilation The Organization Of Pop: Music From The First Thirty Years Of ZTT Records. The retrospective features 27 tracks, including songs by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Art Of Noise, 808 State, Propaganda, Shane MacGowan, and the Frames, among others.
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