400 Blows

Play Radio
Listen to 400 Blows Radio, featuring artists like The Bubblemen, Karp, Helms Alee, RETOX and more…

73,200 plays (5,745 listeners)

Shop now at Amazon | Send 400 Blows Ringtones to Cell
Buy
Add to my Library
There are two groups who have recorded under the name of 400 Blows.


1. Coming together in 1981 in Croydon, London, England under the name of 400 Blows, this versatile ensemble combined funk, reggae, African music and disco. Their obvious influences, in addition to various ethnic styles, included 23 Skidoo and Throbbing Gristle.

The debut release was “Beat The Devil”, much in the vein of Cabaret Voltaire, which attracted the attention of Illuminated Records. The band is basically the creation of Edward Beer, who dismissed original collaborator Scott Fraser after the single. The two Anthonys, Thorpe and Lea, were then roped in, although Beer continued to maintain artistic control.

Early controversy surrounded the title of their debut album, If I Kissed Her, I’d Have To Kill Her First, which prompted the question of whether they liked women. “Oh, maybe sexually I like them, but I don’t like having them around that much. They just get on my nerves”, was Beer’s reply.

A minor hit came with “Movin’”, an update of the old Brass Construction number, at which point he had been joined by female vocalist Lee.

By the late 80s and early 90s they were turning to the beat of acid house, releasing singles such as “Champion Sound” on Warrior records. Thorpe would go on to significant solo success as the Moody Boyz, also remixing for the KLF.


2. Based out of Los Angeles, California this 3 piece band features Skot on vocals, Ferdinand on drums, and Scott on guitar. Previous for guitar was Christian.
Read more… Edit bio

Popular tags: , , , ,  See more

Share this artist:

Top Albums

Top Tracks

1  
11
2  
7
3  
5
3  
5
3  
5
3  
5
3  
5
3  
5
9  
4
9  
4
9  
4
12  
3
12  
3
12  
3
12  
3
Buy all tracks at Amazon MP3
See more

Shoutbox

Leave a comment. Log in to Last.fm or sign up (it’s free).

  • mefurgly

    New album will melt your face off! Love this band!!

    November 2011

  • WILDHEARSES

    Saw them in Baltimore, pretty great hardcore. After their set was done I was like, "wait... that was just a three piece?" There was a shitload of noise happening. I am considering getting some of their stuff now and it's rare for me to be interested in a band based on one set.

    October 2011

  • wuhwuhwolves

    just caught them in minneapolis last night, epic showmanship, was enthralled, would do again.

    October 2011

  • DarthRok

    New album is great! excited to finally see them live!

    September 2011

  • dalegrett

    Sorry, saddadscalmons, you fail in such judgement. But yes, check them out.

    March 2011

  • saddadscalmmoms

    picture and description are wrong, they are not the number one 400 blows. doesnt mean i wont check them out though.

    January 2011

  • launderground

    13 years strong we still love 400 blows.

    June 2010

  • johntardsbaby66

    i can' think of anything else justinetruant

    May 2010
See all 18 shouts

Videos

See more

Top Listeners

See more

More Information

Links
Band Members
Labels