Haircut One Hundred

The Profile

Haircut One Hundred are a British new wave/jazz-funk pop band formed in 1980 and fronted in their early era by Nick Heyward. They scored hit singles including Love Plus One, Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl), and Fantastic Day, and released two studio albums.

Six-member British group known for bright brass, percussion-heavy arrangements, and upbeat hooks. Released two studio albums (Pelican West in 1982 and Paint and Paint in 1984).

One ecstatic review celebrates Pelican West as a joyous, high-energy burst of jazz-funk/new wave. Nick Heyward’s voice is praised as central. The album’s instrumentation—trumpets, percussion, sax, xylophone—is highlighted track by track. The band’s brief early-’80s run and UK chart impact are noted.