Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears are a British new wave/pop rock band. They were formed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith. They were formed in Bath, Somerset, England. The band has released six albums, one live album, one extended play and 31 singles. Famous singles by Tears for Fears include "Mad World" (1982), "Shout" (1984), "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Head over Heels (both 1985).

Members
Current members
 Roland Orzabal – guitars, keyboards, lead and backing vocals (1981–present)
 Curt Smith – bass, keyboards, backing and lead vocals (1981–1991, 2000–present)

Former members
 Manny Elias – drums, percussion (1981–1986)
 Ian Stanley – keyboards, backing vocals (1981–1987)

Timeline

Discography
Studio albums
 The Hurting (1983)
 Songs from the Big Chair (1985)
 The Seeds of Love (1989)
 Elemental (1993) 
 Raoul and the Kings of Spain (1995) 
 Everybody Loves a Happy Ending (2004)
 The Tipping Point (2022)

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Category:1981 establishments in England
Category:English pop music groups
Category:English rock bands
Category:Musical groups established in 1981
Category:New wave bands
Category:People from Bath, Somerset