Real Name: Andy McCluskey, Paul Humphreys, and others
Date of Birth / Formation: 1978
Age / Status: Active 1978ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂpresent
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) is a British synth-pop and new wave band that achieved international fame in the early 1980s. They are best known for their 1986 hit single 'If You Leave', which was featured in the film 'Pretty in Pink' and became a global pop anthem. The band's sound was characterized by Andy McCluskey's distinctive vocals and the duo's pioneering use of synthesizers and electronic percussion. Other hits include 'Enola Gay' and 'So in Love'. OMD were central to the synth-pop movement and achieved significant success on the international charts. The band has continued to record and perform, maintaining a dedicated following and a reputation as legendary pioneers of electronic pop music.