 They have formerly been known by a variety of other stage names, including "The Manatees", "The Mighty Manatees Medicine Show", and "Los Manatees".Between 1985 and 1990 the group was named simply "The Manatees", and its first show was on October 31 (Halloween), 1985.At the time, the band was a duo, consisting of Will Hodgson (formerly of "One Life" & "Big-Eyed Beans From Venus") and Ray Adkins, which relied on drum machines and sequencers.