The Prof wrote:I like them more than I should but surely The Jam and The Clash are more successful bands to come from the punk school.
The Clash and Boomtown Rats cracked the US in a strong way. You couldn't turn on MTV or the radio w/o seeing or hearing I Don't Like Mondays.
The success of the single didn't propel them to further success.
I bet a lot of Americans equate Boomtown Rats with Men at Work as one hit wonders from abroad.
I always find it fascinating to listen to the Brits talk over how they viewed artists and bands during this time. I used to keep track of the UK charts, but that only tells you so much.