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Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) were an English electronic band formed in Wirral, Merseyside in the late 1970s. It was composed of co-founders Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals), along with Martin Cooper (various instruments) and Stuart Kershaw (drums); McCluskey is the only constant member. 

OMD released their debut single, "Electricity", in 1979, and gained popularity throughout Europe with the 1980 anti-war song "Enola Gay". 




The band then had two hits with two Joan of Arc related singles - 'Joan of Arc' / 'Maid of Orleans' often performed as a pair in concert.




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