Despite being frequently categorized as a "goth" band, the members of Flesh for Lulu saw themselves differently.
Released in 1987, by the British alternative rock band Flesh for Lulu remains a definitive anthem of 1980s college rock. While the band never achieved massive mainstream stardom, this single became an enduring cult classic thanks to its placement in a beloved teen film. The John Hughes Connection
: Band members noted that while they had the "look" (big hair, makeup, and jewelry), they were essentially a rock band with punk energy.