American funk/pop duo formed in Portland, Oregon in 1979. Long-running duo of John Smith (vocals/guitar) and Valerie Day (vocals). Best known for the international 1986 hit "I Can't Wait," a sleeper success that began as a regional Portland single and grew through dance-club play.
Released three studio albums between Poolside (1986) and Bagtown (2010). Subsequent recording activity has been intermittent; the duo continues to perform.
