Tom Robinson Band

Tom Robinson Band formed in London in 1976, bringing politically charged punk and new wave to Britain's late-70s music scene. The group achieved success with their 1978 debut album "Power in the Darkness," which included the anthemic "2-4-6-8 Motorway" and the defiant "Glad to Be Gay." Robinson's confrontational lyrics about social issues and personal identity made the band notable during punk's peak years. The original lineup disbanded in 1979, though Robinson continued his solo career.