Formed in 1980 in Gothenburg, Sweden during the new wave era as a new wave / post-punk band. This constellation was signed in 1981 by Stranded Rekords and debuted the same year with the single Delfiner / Min Gula Regnkappa. Their music and sound were related to British art rock and contemporary groups such as Simple Minds, Ultravox (with John Foxx) and Magazine - a cover of Ultravox "I Can't Stay Long" from the album Systems of Romance was later included in Viva!'s live repertoire.
Ulf Zackrisson (vocals, guitar)
Hans Asteberg (keyboards)
Tapio Remes (bass)
Lars Tapper (drums).
