claim: Exotic Birds refused to be an opening band for a band from Minneapolis.
evidence: Information Society -LRB- also known as InSoc -RRB- is an American band originally from Minneapolis , Minnesota , initially active from 1982 to 1997 , primarily consisting of Kurt Harland Larson , Paul Robb , and James Cassidy ; the latter two reconvened the band in 2006 , initially with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist , then with Harland rejoining them as lead vocalist by 2008 .. Minneapolis. Minneapolis. Minnesota. Minnesota. Christopher Anton. Christopher Anton. Paul Robb. Paul Robb. Kurt Harland Larson. Kurt Harland. James Cassidy. James Cassidy ( musician ). American. United States. band. band ( music ). vocalist. vocalist. The group 's breakout hit was 1988 's `` What 's on Your Mind -LRB- Pure Energy -RRB- '' , a synthpop / freestyle hit , which spent 39 weeks on the dance chart , going straight to No. 1 , and would also peak at No. 3 on the Hot 100 pop chart .. synthpop. synthpop. freestyle. freestyle music. dance. Electronic dance music. The track included a vocal sample of Mr. Spock -LRB- Leonard Nimoy -RRB- from Star Trek , saying `` pure energy . ''. sample. sampling ( music ). Mr. Spock. Mr. Spock. Leonard Nimoy. Leonard Nimoy. Star Trek. Star Trek. The group is known for its loyal fan base in Brazil , Japan , Spain , and Mexico .. Brazil. Brazil. Japan. Japan. Spain. Spain. Mexico. Mexico