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Nu Shooz Biography

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  • Formed in: Portland, OR
  • Band Members: John Smith, Valerie Day
  • Years Active: 1970s-present
  • Genre: Rock & Alternative

The husband/wife team from Portland, OR -- guitarist/composer John Smith and vocalist Valerie Day -- attracted some attention on the R&B and disco circuit in the late '80s. "I Can't Wait" reached number two on the R&B charts and number three pop in 1986 for Atlantic. But they were so linked to trendy sounds that by the third single, "Should I Say Yes?," it was evident that the game would be up soon, and it was. ~ Ron Wynn, Rovi

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