Shriekback
Shriekback are an English rock band formed in 1981 in Kentish Town by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and the League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), and Dave Allen, formerly of Gang of Four (bass guitar), with Carl Marsh, formerly of Out on Blue Six (guitars/vocals) soon added to the line-up. The band's early music was a funk-influenced version of new wave and post-punk, later moving towards art rock and always featuring "insidiously weird vocals".
Shriekback | |
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| Origin | Kentish Town, London, England |
| Genres | Post-punk, new wave |
| Years active | 1981–1989, 1992, 1999–present |
| Labels | Y Records, Arista, Island, Capitol |
| Members | Barry Andrews Carl Marsh Martyn Barker |
| Past members | Dave Allen Mike Cozzi Wendy Partridge Sarah Partridge Lu Edmonds Mark Raudva Kevin 'Doc' Sullivan |
| Website | www.shriekback.com |
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