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Claim Text: The duo Naked Eyes grew out of Neon, a group that also included Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who went on to form Tears for Fears.
Simplified Text: The duo Naked Eyes originated from the group Neon, which also included Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, who later formed Tears for Fears.
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Claim Maker: Alex Williams
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "related_band": "Tears for Fears", "previous_band": "Neon" }
Subject Tags: Music Band History
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM (1 week ago)

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Pete Byrne, New Wave Singer Behind ‘Always Something There,’ Dies at 74

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/arts/music/pete-byrne-dead.html

Pete Byrne, the lead singer of the pop duo Naked Eyes, known for hits like “Always Something There to Remind Me,” has died at 74. He was a familiar presence on MTV during the 1980s synth-pop boom.

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