Katrina and The Waves were a British-American rock band that found fame in the mid-1980s, primarily known for their international hit song "Walking on Sunshine". The band consisted of American-born Katrina Leskanich as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, and British-born Kimberley Rew, Vince de la Cruz, and Alex Cooper. Their music blended elements of new wave, pop, and rock, characterized by catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and Leskanich's powerful vocals. The band made a significant mark in music history by winning the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest for the UK, with the song "Love Shine a Light".