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The Ramones.

OK, boys and girls, back to the 70s: This band from Queens was formed in 1974 and is considered to be the first punk-rock group. The three original members have passed on. Even though none of them were related, they shared a pseudo-surname inspired by an early McCartney pseudonym. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Band? Answer: The Ramones. You know me, I have a soft spot in my heart for Mosrites and Johnny Ramone's white Mark II was mighty nice! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=268C3N2dDYk&list=RD268C3N2dDYk&start_radio=1

"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" by Glenn Medeiros.

OK, girls and boys, more 80s one-hit wonders: This Hawaiian singer/songwriter of Portuguese extraction is strictly considered to be an "80s one-hit wonder" as a soloist, even though he topped the charts in '90 with "She Ain't Worth It", a duet with Bobby Brown. His solo hit was a Goffin/Masser composition originally recorded by George Benson in '84. At seventeen, he won a local talent competition with his version of the song which he recorded on a small indie label, catching the attention of mainland DJs. Peaked at #12 US in '87-'88 and topped the charts in the UK. He also recorded it in Spanish, even though it was Argentinian Sergio Denis' cover that became extremely popular in Latin America. His two children are named Chord and Lyric (?!) Singer? Song? Answer: "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" by Glenn Medeiros. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUg5aEy-8CQ&list=RDmUg5aEy-8CQ&start_radio=1