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Adam and the Ants were an English punk band that later transitioned to new wave, active from the late 1970s to the early 1980s. Originally known simply as The Ants, the group was founded in April 1977 and gained a cult following during the shift from the punk rock era to post-punk and new wave. They were known for their high camp and overtly sexualized stage performances and songs. The band featured members such as Paul Flanagan, Mark Ryan (The Kid), Johnny Bivouac, and Andy Warren. The final lineup of the first incarnation included Dave Barbarossa, Matthew Ashman, and Leigh Gorman, who left in January 1980 to form a new group at the suggestion of their then-de facto manager. The second incarnation of Adam and the Ants, which lasted from February 1980 to March 1982, included guitarist Marco Pirroni, drummer-producer Chris Hughes, drummer Terry Lee Mail, and bassists Kevin Mooney and Gary Tibbs. This lineup was recognized for its use of Burundi-style drumming and achieved significant commercial success both in the UK and internationally. Marco Pirroni continued to collaborate with Adam Ant throughout his solo career until shortly after Adam's comeback in 2010.

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