The Human League's Sheffield roots helped keep them grounded
HE early 1980s did not lack for unlikely pop stars. Even by the mascara-smeared, epaulette-sporting standards of the time, however, the Human League stood apart. Influenced by Kraftwerk and Can, they were nonetheless at home on Top of the Pops and on drive-time play-lists.
Racking up hits such as ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Fascination’ and ‘Mirror Man’, the Human League were the original outsiders who conquered the mainstream.
