Martin Degville

Martin Degville is a British singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the synth-pop band Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Formed in 1982, the band gained fame for their unique blend of electronic music, glam rock, and punk aesthetics, characterized by a futuristic image and a distinctive sound that incorporated heavy use of synthesizers. Their debut album, Flaunt It (1986), featured the hit single "Love Missile F1-11," which reached the UK Top 10 and became a defining track of the era.

Degville's artistic vision was instrumental in shaping the band's identity, combining fashion, art, and music into a multimedia experience. Their provocative style and embrace of technology in music production influenced the new wave and electronic music movements of the 1980s.

Though Sigue Sigue Sputnik experienced a decline in mainstream popularity in the late 1980s, their innovative approach has had a lasting impact on various genres, inspiring later artists in the synth-pop and electronic scenes. Degville continues to perform and produce music, maintaining a cult following while representing the bold, avant-garde spirit of the 1980s music landscape.