The Resume

(1979-1986)
Born in Bologna, Italy
Created by Mauro Malavasi and Jacques Fred Petrus
Recorded 'A Lover's Holiday,' 'Glow of Love' and 'Searching'

Why they might be annoying:

Their music was a rip-off the 'Chic sound.'
They were a producer-driven act featuring a variety of vocalists.
Their success faded with the death of disco.

Why they might not be annoying:

Their name pre-dated President Obama's campaign slogan.
'Searching' was the number one disco album of 1980.
Luther Vandross sang on the most acclaimed tracks.
The group disbanded in 1986 after the murder of Jacques Fred Petrus.
Janet Jackson sampled 'Glow Of Love' for her number one smash hit 'All For You.'

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 08]
• Don't Look at Me, I'm Not in My Profile Picture
• Look at My Album Cover
• Musicians Who Sampled Chic's 'Good Times'
• New Musical Express' Top Albums [1981] (Ranked: 43)
• New Musical Express' Top Albums [1984] (Ranked: 26)
• Profiles 25501-25750 (Ranked: 25748)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 84.21% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying