Question: What English alternative rock band formed in 1980 and influenced The Numbskulls?
Sentence (from "The Numbskulls"): Influenced by the Madchester style of music of The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays, as well as punk/new wave bands New Order and The Cure, the Numbskulls catalogue included whimsical lyrics juxtaposed against repetitive keyboards, trance-like drumming, melodic vocals and quirky punk guitar hooks.
Relevant evidence: Yes