Adam and the Ants redefined British new wave with a flamboyant mix of tribal rhythms and post-punk swagger, scoring chart-topping hits like "Antmusic" and "Stand and Deliver." The band's theatrical image and driving percussion helped cement their legacy as one of the most influential UK acts of the early 1980s.
Marco Pirroni, who joined early in the band’s commercial phase, co-wrote most of their big hits and was pivotal to their move from punk chaos to polished pop-rock.