Curiosity Killed the Cat

Curiosity Killed the Cat, a British pop band formed in London in 1984, comprised singer Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot, guitarist Julian Godfrey Brookhouse, bassist Nick Thorpe, and drummer Migi Drummond. The band initially gained attention when they worked with Andy Warhol on the video for their 1986 single "Misfit". Their breakthrough came in early 1987 with the number three hit "Down to Earth", which preceded the release of their debut album Keep Your Distance. This album entered the UK Albums Chart at number one and stayed in the top ten for 13 weeks, producing further singles such as "Ordinary Day" (UK number 11) and a re-release of "Misfit" (UK number seven). The band's second album, Getahead, was released in 1989 and included the single "Name and Number" (UK number 14), which found its refrain interpolated in De La Soul’s song "Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)". After Nick Thorpe left the band in 1991, the remaining members continued as Curiosity and released their third album Back to Front in 1994, which included the UK top five single "Hang On in There Baby". The band split in 1994, but have reunited occasionally for performances.