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Northampton, United Kingdom (1978 – 1983, 2005 – 2008)

Bauhaus were an English gothic rock band formed in Northampton in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy (vocals), Daniel Ash (guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums) & David J (bass). Originally named Bauhaus 1919, until they dropped the numerals, within a year of formation. Combining a number of influences (, , & ), to create a gloomy, but very passionate sound, appealing to many looking for something new after punk. Their sound proved very influential, inspiring or bringing attention to a whole wave of groups delving in the intense, gloomy style that would eventually come to be known as . Bauhaus remains one of the most popular groups of its era and genre.

Bauhaus first broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy began a solo career while the other members continued as Tones on Tail and, later, Love and Rockets. Both enjoyed greater commercial success in the United States than Bauhaus had, but disappeared from the charts in their homeland. The band reunited for a 1998 tour and on a more permanent basis in 2005. The group announced plans to disband again following the release of their final album, Go Away White, in 2008.

Bauhaus released their first new studio album since 1983, Go Away White, in 2008. This marked the end of the band and there was no supporting tour. Drummer Kevin Haskins said in an interview that they “were getting along really well, but there was an incident that occurred.” As a result, “some of us just felt that we didn’t want to carry on as a working unit”.
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Secret Bee Series rehearsals

25 Jan 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/officialbauhaus

Peter Murphy is rehearsing this week for the Live 'Secret Bee Webcast to air on Feb 15th . For now Peter and his Guitarist John Andrews are going through the set and the rare bauhaus album tracks are . …

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