Ultravox

Ultravox
Formed: 1974 in London, England
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Disbanded: 1987
Genre: Rock, Dance-Rock
Styles: New Wave, New Romantic, Synth Pop, Pop/Rock, Post-Punk, Alternative Pop/Rock
Group Members: Midge Ure, John Foxx, Billy Currie, Mark Brzezicki, Vinnie Burns, Warren Cann, Steve Shears, Robin Simon, Chris Cross, Marcus O'Higgins
Biography: Rejecting the abrasive guitars of their punk-era contemporaries in favor of lushly romantic synthesizers, Ultravox emerged as one of the primary influences on the British electro-pop movement of the early '80s. Formed in London in 1974, the group -- originally dubbed Ultravox! -- was led by vocalist ...Read full biography
Lament
Released: 1984
Label: Windsong International
Critics' Rating:
Containing arguably their best work of the '80s, Lament showcases a band with confidence to match their commercial status (it was the first of their albums to be self-produced). The electro-synth workout ...Read full review
Vienna
Released: 1980
Label: EMD Int'l
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With the departure of vocalist John Foxx and guitarist Robin Simon behind them, Vienna kicked off Ultravox's second phase with former Rich Kids vocalist Midge Ure at the helm. Trading Foxx's glam rock ...Read full review
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