The name of which 90s British synth-pop-rock band is a tribute to a famous British author?

"Shakespears Sister" is an English pop and alternative rock musical act that was formed in 1988 by singer–songwriter Siobhan Fahey, a former member of Bananarama. Based in the United Kingdom, "Shakespears Sister" was initially a solo act, but by 1989 it had become a duo with the addition of the American musician Marcella Detroit. Together they released two Top 10 albums and a string of Top 40 hits, including the 1992 hit "Stay" which peaked at No. 1 in the UK for eight consecutive weeks. In 2019, Fahey and Detroit reunited as "Shakespears Sister" for a tour and released a single, "All the Queen's Horses".

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Julie Allen

Tom Fulton, This is the spelling of the groups name. Nothing to do with the quiz.

Keely Anne Williams

They were named after The Smith's song which was misspelled and they didn't correct it.

Denise Currie

Great music, very haunting voices

Fiona Garnett

That’s deliberate and correct Sue Grayson,

Char

Never heard of them

girl pn

Chose known name proved to be correct

girl pn

Answer right by mere fluke

L Lh Adams

I've never heard of this band.

Sandra Caulfield

I always miss the rock band questions. Not my thing.

Gemma Berry

Marian Spitzig, UK only I think. However years later, their best song Stay came on radio just a few days ago and both myself and my mum started belting it out. Look it up - it's one of those that gets in your head

Gemma Berry

Richard G Schwartz, very UK based. Amazing song though - look up Stay

tbear

tesla alset, good for you! Got your back!

Sue Grayson

Shakespeare is incorrectly spelt in both the question and the explanation. The e at the end is missing. At least get the question right in the first place!