Doctor and the Medics is a British glam rock and psychedelic band that gained prominence in the mid-1980s. Formed in 1981 by the charismatic lead vocalist Clive Jackson, the group is best known for their 1986 cover of Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky," which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart. Their style is characterized by a blend of 1970s glam rock and 1980s pop, with a strong theatrical and visual element. Despite their limited commercial success, Doctor and the Medics are remembered as an eccentric and colorful presence in the 1980s music scene.