Age of Chance were a British alternative rock/dance band from Leeds, England. Formed in 1983 by Steven Elvidge on vocals, Geoff Taylor on bass guitar, Neil Howson on lead guitar, and Jan Perry on percussion, the group gained initial recognition when their debut single "Motorcity/ Everlasting Yeah" was championed by BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel in 1985. This led to a session at Maida Vale Studios and subsequent releases including "Bible of the Beats" / "Liquid Jungle" in January 1986. The band's breakthrough came with their cover of Prince's "Kiss", which topped the UK Indie Chart in 1986 and peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. They signed to Virgin Records in January 1987, releasing their debut album One Thousand Years of Trouble later that year. Notable singles from this period include "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Noise" and "Don't Get Mad...Get Even", which reached number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart in October 1987. The band's second album, Mecca, was released in 1990 following the departure of Steven Elvidge and the recruitment of Charles Hutchinson as the new vocalist. Despite critical acclaim, including a number 53 UK chart position for "Higher Than Heaven", internal changes led to the band's disbandment in 1991.
