One reason for the lasting appeal of the 1980s is hair. Specifically, the mullet. Who can tire of the trendy tresses that topped the pop stars of that decade?
And no band took their mullets more seriously than Mr. Mister. From the macho cascade of Richard Page to the sly upswoop of Steve George.
Angry Young Mane
Fancy Follicles
Check out Pat Mastelotto’s playful plumage and the top-heavy tangle of Steve Farris. Long story short (at least on the top) … Mr. Mister were mullet maestros.
Blowdried Bonanza
Poodlicious!
Their tasteful brand of melodic pop rock holds up as well as their hair – and requires considerably less shellac. Be not deceived. There was musical muscle beneath those mullets.
After the band split up in the late 80s the individual members went on to work with the likes of Rod Stewart, King Crimson, The Sugarcubes, 4 Non Blondes, The Rembrandts, Robyn Hitchcock, XTC and more.
Welcome to the Real World (RCA 1985)
The high hair mark for Mr. Mister came in 1985 with their second release “Welcome to The Real World.” Two singles from that LP rose to Number 1 – one of which, Broken Wings, is the best song ever inspired by Khalil Gibran. In 1986 the locks-laden lads were nominated for a Grammy as Best Pop Band, losing to Every Other Musician on the Planet (also known as the benefit ensemble USA For Africa).
All hail Mr. Mister and their mighty mullets!