The Boomtown Rats

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The Boomtown Rats are an Irish rock group that formed in 1975. They released a series of hit singles in the UK from 1977 to 1985, until their breakup in 1986. They later reformed in 2013 but with only 4 out of 6 of the original members. Some of their hits include “She’s So Modern” (1978), “Banana Republic” (1980), and Lookin’ After No. 1” (1977).