The 1980s New Wave Music Origins of Ricky Gervais

Did You Catch This explained how the very funny Ricky Gervais was once a pop music star and lead singer for the 1980s new wave duo Seona Dancing. The band was short-lived, although they did have a small hit in The Philippines with their song “More to Lose”.

Before Ricky Gervais became a household name for his razor-sharp wit and boundary-pushing comedy, he had a very different career—one that involved synth-pop and the neon glow of the 1980s.

This probably explains why David Brent (Gervais) would occasionally break out into song on the original version of The Office.

Thanks Chip Beale!