What band appeared in the American 1980 Scott Baio, Jodie Foster movie, "Foxes"?
"Foxes" is a 1980 American coming-of-age film directed by Adrian Lyne, in his feature film directorial debut, and written by Gerald Ayres. The film stars Jodie Foster, Scott Baio, Sally Kellerman, Randy Quaid, and Cherie Currie, in her acting debut. It revolves around a group of teenage girls coming of age in suburban Los Angeles toward the end of the disco era.
The film grossed $7.5 million in North America and earned a cult following.
During the film the girls attend a rock concert and the band performing is "Angel".
"Angel" was and is a real band, with their platform shoes and white over-the-top costumes, they were not created for the movie. They were inserted into the film to drive sales and interest.
"Angel" is an American rock band from Washington, D.C., formed in the mid-1970s by Punky Meadows and Mickie Jones. They were known for their flamboyant glam stage presence, androgynous image and white satin outfits.The band was discovered by "Kiss" bass player Gene Simmons performing at a nightclub.
"Angel", consisted of guitarist Punky Meadows, bassist Mickie Jones, vocalist Frank DiMino, keyboardist Gregg Giuffria, and drummer Barry Brandt.
Over the years there have been break ups and reformations of the band with various musicians. Bassist Mickie Jones died in 2009.
In 2019, an incarnation of the band reformed, returning to wearing all white and released a new album "Risen" which had rave reviews and charted on multiple Billboard charting positions.
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