The Resume

(1977- )
Formed in Detroit, MI
1980 line-up:
Wally Palmar: Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica, Lead Vocals
Mike Skill: Lead Guitar
Rich Cole: Bass
Jimmy Marinos: Drums, Vocals
Recorded 'What I Like About You,' 'Talking in Your Sleep,' 'One in a Million' and 'Test of Time'

Why they might be annoying:

When they began, they were more known for their tight red leather outfits than their music.
Their best known song, 'What I Like About You,' did not crack the Top 40.
The song has been used in scores of TV commercials and labeled an 'evergreen power pop anthem.'
They've been through four drummers.

Why they might not be annoying:

They were one of the first all white groups to appear on the TV show 'Soul Train.'
'Talking in Your Sleep' hit #3 on Billboard's Singles chart and the album containing the single went gold.
Their management held back royalties due to them and never asked permission to use their music for commercial endorsements.
They sued their company and won, assuring they would receive back and future royalties.
Lillix list them as a major influence of their work and recorded 'What I Like About You' for The WB TV series of the same name.

Credit: Scar Tactics

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 80's Rockers/Cock Rockers
• Bad Hair - Male
• I am From Motown [Detroit Area]
• I Performed on American Bandstand [R-Z]
• Known By a Single Name
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Look at My Album Cover
• Men who Dress like Pimps
• My Song is Featured on Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Like Omigod! The 80's Pop Culture Box'
• Power Pop Artists
• Pretty Boys
• Profiles 18501-18750 (Ranked: 18526)
• Scar Tactics' Profiles [Series 04]
• VH-1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's (Ranked: 97)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 31 Votes: 35.48% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 62.96% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 73 Votes: 64.38% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 102 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 148 Votes: 47.97% Annoying