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Tears for Fears is an influential English pop rock band formed in Bath, England, in 1981. Pioneers of the synth-pop and new wave movements, they achieved massive global success in the 1980s with deeply personal, psychologically themed lyrics and anthemic melodies.Formed by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith after their previous band Graduate dissolved. Exploded internationally with the album 'The Hurting' (1983) and the global phenomenon 'Songs from the Big Chair' (1985), featuring hits like 'Shout' and 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'. Experienced lineup changes, a hiatus, and a core duo reunion. Continued recording and touring into the 21st century, releasing acclaimed albums like 'The Tipping Point' (2022).

• The band's name was inspired by Arthur Janov's primal therapy, explored in his book 'Prisoners of Pain'. Orzabal and Smith were fascinated by psychology.
• 'Songs from the Big Chair' (1985) was a colossal success, topping the US Billboard 200 for 5 weeks and selling over 10 million copies worldwide, cementing their superstar status.
• Internal tensions, particularly between Orzabal and Smith, led to Smith leaving the band in 1991 after the 'Seeds of Love' tour. Orzabal continued using the Tears for Fears name for two more albums ('Elemental' and 'Raoul and the Kings of Spain').
• After nearly a decade apart, Orzabal and Smith reconciled and officially reunited as Tears for Fears in 2000, releasing the album 'Everybody Loves a Happy Ending' in 2004 and touring extensively.
• Their 2022 album 'The Tipping Point', their first in 17 years, was critically acclaimed and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album, proving their enduring relevance.