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Animotion was a 1980s U.S. New Wave/synthpop band best known for their songs "Obsession" (originally recorded and written by Michael Des Barres and Holly Knight), "Let Him Go", "I Engineer" and "Room to Move". Formed in 1983 by band member Astrid Plane from the remnants of a retro science-fiction band called Red Zone, they signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1984 and made three albums (Two of which are self-titled.) Astrid invented the name Animotion to convey energy and emotion. They recruited former L.A. Red Zone band members Frenchy OBrien (drums) and Paul Antonelli (keyboards). Larry Ross (manager) quit CBS records to become their full time manager and he brought in Bill Wadhams to front the band with Astrid. In March 1984 they did a showcase for Russ Regan of Polygram Records and inked the deal soon after. KROQ in Los Angeles, put Obsession on "heavy rotation" in December 1984. Astrid and Paul left the band before their third album and were replaced with actress/singer Cynthia Rhodes (who is married to Richard Marx), and ex-Device singer Paul Engenmann. This line-up had a hit with "Room To Move." Radio stations around the world continue to play Animotion's biggest hit, "Obsession". For more info please visit the official website: www.AnimotionLive.com OR myspace.com/animotion User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.