 The pair formed an ill-fated group named State of Play in the mid-1980s before parting ways, embarking on a no less ill-fated solo career (Halliday) and further stints as a backing musician (Garcia), and then reuniting for a more long-term partnership in Curve.Garcia and Halliday collaborated in Curve between 1990 and 2005.The group's career was interrupted by several periods of inactivity.