Modern English

Modern English was a New Wave band famous for their hit song, "I Melt With You."

They were originally a punk band called the Lepers and became Modern English in 1979. The band consisted of Robbie Grey (vocals an

Modern English was a New Wave band famous for their hit song, "I Melt With You."

They were originally a punk band called the Lepers and became Modern English in 1979. The band consisted of Robbie Grey (vocals and guitar), Gary McDowell (guitar), Richard Brown (drums), Mick Conroy (bass), and Stephen Walker (keyboards.) In the 1980's they released their best known song "I Melt With You" which, in the late 1990's would be used in a Burger King commercial. More recently, the song "I Melt With You" has been featured in a commercial for Ritz crackers. They officially disbanded in 1991, but after success with their song being used in the Burger King commercial, they have since gone back to the studio in 2001. The band has also been voted one of the top 25 one-hit wonders for their song "I Melt With You."