Curiosity Killed the Cat was an English pop band that gained prominence in the late 1980s. The band, consisting of Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot, Julian Godfrey Brookhouse, Nicholas Bernard Thorp, and Migi Drummond, was known for its fusion of jazz-funk elements with a pop sensibility. Their debut album, "Keep Your Distance," which includes the hit singles "Down to Earth" and "Ordinary Day," reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, marking their significance in the British pop scene. The band's distinctive style, characterized by Volpeliere-Pierrot's smooth vocals and their catchy, danceable melodies, made them a notable act in the era of pop dominated by New Romantic and synthpop bands.