Classix Nouveaux were a new wave band formed by Sal Solo and Mike Sweeny as well as ex members of punk band X Ray Specs BP Hurding and Jak Airport. They are mainly known for their UK hit single Guilty which was shown constantly on MTV during the early 1980's. They released just 3 studio albums between 1980 and 1983 before breaking up. The term New Wave has been used to describe several movements in art. ... Sal Solo is a musician who plays the guitar. ... MTV (abbreviation for Music Television) is a cable television network which was originally devoted to music videos, especially popular rock music. ... Events and trends The 1980s marked an abrupt shift towards more conservative lifestyles after the momentous cultural revolutions which took place in the 1960s and 1970s and the definition of the AIDS virus in 1981. ...