Ultravox
UK
Formed: 1973
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: New Wave, Punk/New Wave, New Romantic, Synth Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Post-Punk, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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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 and keyboardist John Foxx (born Dennis Leigh), whose interest in synths and cutting-edge technology began during his school years. With an initial lineup consisting of bassist Chris Cross, keyboardist/violinist Billy Currie, guitarist Steve Shears, ...
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