The Know were formed in 1978 by Gary Valentine (founder member of Blondie), along with Joel Turrisi and Richard d'Andrea (ex Motels). The first band to play the infamous Madame Wong's Chinese restaurant-turned-new wave venue, The Know released a single - "I Like Girls"/"Dreams" - in 1980 on Planet Records, and were the only bi-coastal US "power pop" band, developing large followings in New York and Los Angeles. Failing to secure a album deal, Valentine disbanded The Know in 1981.

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