The Human League facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Human League
The Human League in 2008 From left: Susan Ann Sulley, Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall
Background information
Also known as	The Future (1977) The Men The League Unlimited Orchestra (1982)
Origin	Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Genres	Electronic Synthpop New Wave Electropop Avant-garde
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Fast Product EMI Wall of Sound Virgin
Associated acts	B.E.F. (British Electric Foundation), Heaven 17, Giorgio Moroder
Members	Joanne Catherall Philip Oakey Susan Ann Sulley
Past members	Ian Burden Jo Callis Ian Craig Marsh Martyn Ware Philip Adrian Wright

The Human League is a famous pop music band from Sheffield, United Kingdom. This British group is known for its electronic sound. The band currently has three members: Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall, and Susan Ann Sulley.

The Human League started making music in 1977. They became very popular in the 1980s. They are still making new music today. Philip Oakey, the lead singer, is the only member who has been with the band since the beginning. Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley joined the group in 1980.

The band has released ten albums. Their most recent album is called "Credo," which came out in March 2011. Some of their biggest hit songs include "Don't You Want Me," "Keep Feeling Fascination," "The Lebanon," and "Human."

Band Members

The Human League started with six members. Over time, some members left the group. The band's main lineup changed in the early 1980s.

Current Members

• Philip Oakey: He is the lead singer and has been with the band since 1977.
• Joanne Catherall: She joined the band in 1980 as a vocalist.
• Susan Ann Sulley: She also joined in 1980 as a vocalist.

Past Members

Several musicians were part of The Human League in its early years. These included Ian Burden, Jo Callis, Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn Ware, and Philip Adrian Wright. Ian Burden, Jo Callis, and Philip Adrian Wright left the band in the late 1980s.

Music Style

The Human League is famous for its unique electronic sound. They are a big part of the Synthpop and New Wave genres. Their music often uses synthesizers and drum machines. This gave them a futuristic sound in the 1980s.

Popular Songs and Albums

The band has released many successful songs and albums. Their music has been popular around the world.

Hit Songs

The Human League has several well-known songs. These songs helped them become famous.

• "Don't You Want Me": This song was a huge hit in 1981. It reached number one in many countries.
• "Keep Feeling Fascination": Another popular song from 1983.
• "The Lebanon": This song was released in 1984.
• "Human": A hit song from 1986.

Studio Albums

The Human League has released ten studio albums.

• Reproduction (1979)
• Travelogue (1980)
• Dare (1981)
• Hysteria (1984)
• Crash (1986)
• Romantic? (1990)
• Octopus (1995)
• Secrets (2001)
• Credo (2011)

Images for kids

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  At Paradiso, Netherlands in April 2011 – from left to right Joanne Catherall, Phil Oakey, and Neil Sutton

See also

In Spanish: The Human League para niños