Which band originated in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1980, Superdrag or New Model Army?
New Model Army (band) New Model Army are an English rock band formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1980 by lead singer, guitarist and main composer Justin Sullivan, bassist Stuart Morrow and drummer Phil Tompkins. Sullivan has been the only continuous member of the band, which has seen numerous line-up changes in its 37-year history. Their music draws on influences across the musical spectrum, from punk and folk to soul, metal and classical. Sullivan’s lyrics, which range from directly political through to spiritual and personal, have always been considered as a key part of the band’s appeal. By the time they began making their first records in 1983, Robert Heaton, a former drum technician for Hawkwind, had replaced Tompkins.
Dakota (U.S. band) Dakota is a US based melodic rock group active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Dakota first achieved moderate success with their 1979 self-titled album "Dakota", but the band's popularity increased rapidly while performing as the opening act for Queen on their 1980–1981 "The Game Tour". The band released their second and best-selling AOR album, titled "Runaway", in 1984. The band experienced several line-up changes during the 1980s and eventually stopped performing in 1987. During the 1990s and 2000s original member Jerry Hludzik continued to record a number of records under the Dakota name, featuring guest musicians, friends and also his son Eli Hludzik. In 2014, original members Jerry Hludzik and Bill Kelly reunited and teamed up with Jon Lorance and Eli Hludzik to record a new Dakota album titled "Long Road Home", which was released on October 30, 2015.