The Plimsouls

The Plimsouls

The Plimsouls are an American rock band that emerged from Los Angeles, California, in 1978. The group was founded by Peter Case, a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who had previously fronted the early new wave band The Nerves. The foundational lineup of The Plimsouls featured Case on vocals and Vox guitar, Eddie Munoz on guitar, David Pahoa on bass, and Lou Ramirez on drums.

Early Releases and Breakthrough

The band's initial release was the 1980 EP, Zero Hour. This was followed by their self-titled full-length album, The Plimsouls, in 1981. Their most significant recognition came in 1983 when the single "A Million Miles Away" was featured on the soundtrack for the film Valley Girl. The song achieved moderate success on new wave rock radio. The band also made a visual appearance in the movie, performing "A Million Miles Away" and portions of two other songs.

Everywhere At Once and Subsequent Breakup

Following the attention from Valley Girl, The Plimsouls quickly re-recorded "A Million Miles Away" for their second album, Everywhere At Once. However, the band disbanded shortly after its release. Produced by bassist Jeff Eyrich, who later joined the jazz group Dave's True Story, Everywhere At Once is now widely considered a power-pop classic.

Post-Breakup Activities and Reunions

Peter Case embarked on a solo career, continuing his exploration of music history alongside his musical endeavors. The Plimsouls reunited for a series of shows and recording sessions in 1996, leading to the release of the album Kool Trash, which featured an appearance by Blondie drummer Clem Burke. Since then, the band has continued to reunite sporadically.