Formed in late 1981 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke ( synthesizer ) and Alison Moyet ( vocals ), Yazoo was signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom and ( as " Yaz ") to Sire Records in the United States.

Formed in late 1972 by Andy Guhl and Norbert Möslang, Voice Crack were initially a free jazz duo.

Formed in Plymouth in late June 1940 following the Dunkirk evacuation, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John Durnford-Slater, No. 3 Commando was the first British unit to use the title of " Commando ".

Formed in the late 1980s as Acumen by Jason Novak and Ethan Novak, the band released several cassette demos before self-releasing the CD demo " Transmissions from Eville " in 1994.

Formed in the late 1990s, Fireking has released one album, entitled " Live a Little, Love a Little ", which has generally received favorable reviews from critics.

Formed in 1982, synthpop band Information Society achieved mainstream success for a while in the late eighties and early nineties.

Formed in the late 1980s as an alternative metal band ( they picked their name after seeing the Russ Meyer film of the same name as part of a Russ Meyer triple bill-there was already a band named after Mudhoney and a band named after Faster, Pussycat!

Formed in late 1982 at the Batcave club in London ( where Nik worked ) by the Wades along with David James ( aka Yaxi Highrizer, guitar ) and Johnny " Ha Ha " Freshwater ( drums ), the band became known in the gothic scene for its psychobilly, dark electronic, industrial sound, heavy samples and loops and manic vocals.

Formed in the late 1980s, the I-Rails was an alternative independent rock band based in Oxnard, California.

Formed in 1986 by Nick Christian Sayer and Wendy James the band enjoyed chart success in the late 1980s.

Formed in late 1994 through a joint partnership between Australis Media, Columbia TriStar, MCA, Viacom and Tele-Communications Inc., Showtime started broadcasting in 1995 as part of the basic package on the now-defunct Galaxy service, showing first-run films.

** 1st Baltic Front: Formed from Kalinin Front late 1943.

Formed in the late 2001, Nastik became the new leader among the metal bands, solely because of the use of growling vocals ( aided by the fact that even though Ugrakarma is the first death metal band, they really never performed live ).

Formed in late 1918, it was re-formed in late 1919 from US volunteers.

Formed in 1994, the band went on hiatus in late 2001.

Formed by Mark Reilly ( vocals ), Danny White ( keyboards ), and the late Kito Poncioni ( bass ) in 1982 from the shards of the abandoned art pop group, Blue Rondo A La Turk, for their first album, Whose Side Are You On ?, they hired then unknown Polish vocalist Basia Trzetrzelewska.

Formed in the late 1940s, neighbors in the surrounding area bought shares to pay for the land.

Formed in the late 1890s by Circular Jack, Kid Yorke, and Goo Goo Knox the gang began operating from an apartment house on Hudson Street.

Formed in late 1993, Physics was heavily influenced by Krautrock, minimalism, and electronic music, though were often lumped into the math rock genre.

Formed in the late 1840s, by 1852 the teenage Daybreak Boys were suspected by police to have been responsible for 20 to 40 murders between 1850 and 1852 as well as stealing goods estimated at $ 200, 000.

Formed during the late 1860s by Little Freddie, " Sheeny " Mike Kurtz, and Johnny Irving, former members of the Italian Dave Gang, the Dutch Mob soon became one of the largest pickpocket gangs in the United States numbering around 300 members.

Formed in the late 1990s, JMJB came into spotlight through its murder spree in the North-western region of Bangladesh.

Formed in the late 1990s, the band have released five albums between 2001 and 2008.

Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s.

Formed in the 1970s as the Young Scottish Nationalists the organisation changed its name to YSI in 1996 when the YSN underwent a complete reorganisation.

Formed in the early 1970s, they specialise in English music of the 16th and 17th centuries from the street, tavern, theatre and countryside-the music of the common man.

Formed on 1 July 1907 as Åtvidabergs IF, the club were most successful during the 1970s when they won two national championship titles and two national cup titles.

A bit more of the timeline of Levine's life surfaces in an article from The Village Voice dated March 6, 2001 which briefly discusses Levine's activity with the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union ( NMDU ) and suggests that Levine's participation in the union took place in the 1970s when he was more than 70 years old: " Formed in the early 1900s, the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union was equal parts Irish, Italian, and Jewish, a reflection of the city's then dominant ethnic groups.

Formed at the end of 1920, they were known as the " Saal-Schutz " ( Hall-Protection ).

Formed into a phalanx formation, they were able to withstand a cavalry charge better than might be expected, especially as Charles had been able to secure the high ground-with trees before him to further confound any cavalry charges.

Formed in imitative style of the Motown girl group The Supremes, the group members had gradually honed their talents with White for two years previously until they signed contracts with Uni Records.

* Formed in 1977, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has been increasingly active against whaling and fishing vessels which they see as violating international laws, regulations and treaties, particularly where whaling is concerned.

Formed in Hermosa Beach, California by guitarist and lyricist Greg Ginn, they played their first show in December 1977.

Formed in 1987, they are one of the most prominent acts signed to Warp Records, a label known for its pioneering electronic music and through which all Autechre albums have been released.

Formed in 1999, they claim their music is " made in New York, is about New York, and sounds like New York ".

Formed millions of years ago by volcanism, they have since subsided far below sea level.

Formed in 1989, they were one of the bands that helped define the Chapel Hill music scene of the 1990s.

Formed in 1976, they first split up in 1986 when Wino joined Saint Vitus, but reformed four years later.

Formed in 2005, they are currently running 6 nationwide chapters.

Formed in 1903 as a result of the amalgamation of three clubs from Aberdeen, they rarely challenged for honours until the 1950s, when they won each of the major Scottish trophies under manager Dave Halliday.

Formed in 1999 they campaign for better cycling provision for leisure and utility cyclists.

Formed in 1885 they are members of the Scottish Junior Football Association and currently compete in the SJFA Central Division One.

Formed in 1912, they have a history of local and national success, Their nearest neighbours and rivals, are Auchinleck Talbot.

Formed in 1897 they are one of the most successful Junior clubs still playing.

Formed in 1899 they have had periods of success throughout their history although not as much as their rivals Irvine Meadow.

Formed in 1976, they have released more than thirty albums and won nine Grammy Awards.

Formed in 1884 as a Junior club, they were beaten finalists in the second ever Scottish Junior Cup in 1887 – 88 and turned Senior the following season.

Formed in Edinburgh by ex-soldier Wattie Buchan, they signed to Secret Records in March 1981 and released their debut EP Army Life.

Formed in 1995, they have released six albums, and have been named the “ Best Local Experimental / Fringe Band / Artist of Atlanta ” in Creative Loafing for the years 1998-2002.

Formed in 1986, they released three albums on the Washington, D. C .- based label Dischord Records and were a post-hardcore band, although they drew upon a wide range of stylistic influences, including pop.