Their ability to perform a highly entertaining show, in addition to competently singing ’80s hits, reinforced the authenticity of the fact that they refer to themselves as a “tribute” band instead of a “cover” band. “Cover” sounds so last call-ish, while “tribute” feels more like something honorable and well thought out.
And let’s be honest: the fine array of songs they resurrected from the distant carefree daze of the ’80s deserved a tribute performance much more than a mere cover. Right?