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ABC evolved from the early 1980s lineup of Vice Versa, with Martin Fry as the distinctive frontman. The classic era paired Fry with Mark White and other key players, shaping a sound that would become synonymous with sophisti-pop and glossy, synthesizer-driven pop. Their breakthrough debut, The Lexicon of Love (1982), soared to UK Number 1 and yielded memorable singles like Poison Arrow, The Look of Love, and All of My Heart. Today, ABC combines that refined sensibility with contemporary live performances, including orchestral adaptations that expand the Lexicon for new audiences.