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Ultravox!

Ultravox! '77

About Me

Formed in London in 1974, the group -- originally dubbed Ultravox! -- was led by vocalist and keyboardist John Foxx (born Dennis Leigh), whose interest in synths and cutting-edge technology began during his school years; with an initial line-up consisting of bassist Chris Cross, keyboardist/violinist Billy Currie, guitarist Steve Shears and drummer Warren Cann, their obvious affection for the glam rock sound of David Bowie and Roxy Music brought them little respect from audiences caught up in the growing fervor of punk, but in 1977 Island Records signed the quintet anyway, with Brian Eno agreeing to produce their self-titled debut LP. After scoring a minor UK hit with the single "My Sex," Ultravox returned later that year with Ha! Ha! Ha!

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Music:

Member Since: 1/7/2006
Band Members: John Foxx - Vocals
Steve Shears - Guitars
Billy Currie - Keyboards, Violin
Chris Cross - Bass
Warren Cann - Drum
Influences: Roxy Music, Brian Eno, David Bowie, the Doctors of Madness, the Velvet Underground, Cockney Rebel, Hawkwind
Sounds Like: Be-Bop Deluxe, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Doctors of Madness, Brian Eno, the Stranglers, Magazine, Gloria Mundi, the Tubeway Army, Japan, Hawkwind
Ultravox - The Wild, The Beautiful And The Damned
Ultravox - Wide Boys
Ultravox - Dangerous Rhythm Performing "Hiroshima Mon Amour" on the Old Grey Whistle Test, 1978.
Type of Label: None