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The Belle Stars

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The Resume

    (1980-1986)
    Born in London, United Kingdom
    Jennie Matthias, lead vocals
    Stella Barker, guitar
    Sarah-Jane Owen, guitar
    Lesley Shone, bass guitar
    Judy Parsons, drums
    Penny Leyton, keyboards (1981-82)
    Miranda Joyce, saxophone
    Clair Hirst, keyboards and tenor sax (1982-84)
    Recorded the singles 'Iko Iko' (1982), 'The Clapping Song' (1982), 'Sign of the Times' (1983) and 'World Domination' (1986)

Why they might be annoying:

    They scored their only US hit three years after they broke up when 'Iko Iko' was included on the 'Rain Man' soundtrack (1989).
    Jennie Matthias toured America as 'Jenny Bellestar' to promote the re-release of the song.
    Matthias' explanation for the group breaking up was, 'Three Virgos and four Leos in one band -- you know what I mean?'
    They released only one album but at least three 'best of' compilations.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Their early gigs attracted enough attention that they appeared on the cover of 'Sounds' magazine before they had a recording contract.
    Their British hit 'Sign of the Times' was described by one critic as 'the best Bananarama song Bananarama never recorded.'
    'Iko Iko' was included in 'Rain Man' because the song was a favorite of star Dustin Hoffman.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying