Known for their omnipresent global hit “Walking on Sunshine,” British-American
new wavers Katrina and the Waves were more than just a one-hit-wonder. Formed in
1981, the group was composed of American vocalist Katrina Leskanich, bassist
Vince de la Cruz, drummer Alex Cooper, and lead guitarist Kimberley Rew, who
joined the band after a brief stint in Robyn Hitchcock’s The Soft Boys.
Initially named The Waves, they made their official debut with the 1982 EP Shock
Horror!, after which Leskanich was promoted to lead vocalist and they renamed
themselves Katrina and the Waves. Their d...