Erasure are a British synth-pop duo from London, formed in 1985 by singer Andy Bell and musician Vince Clarke, who was previously part of Depeche Mode and Yazoo. Known for their catchy melodies and electronic sound, Erasure rose to fame with the hit single Sometimes in 1986 and became one of the most successful acts in the UK throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. Their albums The Circus, The Innocents, Wild, Chorus, and I Say I Say I Say all achieved major chart success, and the duo is best known for songs such as A Little Respect, Chains of Love, Oh l'amour, and Always. Over their career, Erasure have sold more than 28 million albums worldwide and earned a Brit Award for Best British Group in 1989. Despite changes in commercial popularity, they continue to maintain a dedicated international fanbase and remain influential figures in electronic pop music.