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The Psychedelic Furs
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(1977 – early 1990s, 2000 – present)
The Psychedelic Furs are an English rock band founded in the late 1970s. They came together in England’s burgeoning punk scene of 1977, and initially consisted of Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (bass guitar), Duncan Kilburn (saxophone), Paul Wilson (drums), and Roger Morris (guitars). By 1979, this line up had expanded to a sextet with the addition of John Ashton on guitar and Vince Ely replacing Wilson on drums.
The Furs initially used Martin Hannett as a producer, but their initial self-titled album from 1980 was eventually produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band on radio and was a top 20 hit in the UK. The album also found success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia. The US version of the album was resequenced, but failed to have as strong a commercial impact.
The Furs found success in the U.S. market with the 1981 release Talk Talk Talk, which made its impact on the US album charts. In the UK, the album was a solid hit which spun off two charting singles, “Dumb Waiters” and the original version of “Pretty in Pink”. The latter song served as inspiration for the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name, and was re-recorded for the platinum-selling soundtrack.
In 1982, the band was reduced to a four-piece with the departures of Morris and Kilburn. (Ex-Birthday Party drummer Phill Calvert would briefly join the group around this time.) The band’s remaining members moved permanently to New York, where they recorded the album Forever Now with producer Todd Rundgren.
The Furs initially used Martin Hannett as a producer, but their initial self-titled album from 1980 was eventually produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band on radio and was a top 20 hit in the UK. The album also found success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia. The US version of the album was resequenced, but failed to have as strong a commercial impact.
The Furs found success in the U.S. market with the 1981 release Talk Talk Talk, which made its impact on the US album charts. In the UK, the album was a solid hit which spun off two charting singles, “Dumb Waiters” and the original version of “Pretty in Pink”. The latter song served as inspiration for the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name, and was re-recorded for the platinum-selling soundtrack.
In 1982, the band was reduced to a four-piece with the departures of Morris and Kilburn. (Ex-Birthday Party drummer Phill Calvert would briefly join the group around this time.) The band’s remaining members moved permanently to New York, where they recorded the album Forever Now with producer Todd Rundgren.
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Into You Like A Train
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Here Come Cowboys
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TowserBugs wrote:
<3
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good_on_ya wrote:
"love my way" true dat.
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antonio_aip_2 wrote:
me encanta, uno de mis grupos favoritos
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Zakochałam się ;*
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Antonionii wrote:
Incredible show last night, thanks for the great music!
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narlus wrote:
photos from the Boston show: http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/psychedelic-furs-happy-mondays-islands-house-of-bl/
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pillcake wrote:
tragically underrated
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doombilly wrote:
On Tour now w/ the Happy Mondays.
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\(*_*)/
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mrmocha wrote:
Holy Crap... 23 attendees already signed up for the Columbus show. This could be more popular than I thought.
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peeves111 wrote:
ISNT SHE PRETTY IN PINNNKKK
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Jpnylonmag wrote:
the absolute best is Ill stop the world
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Freelove_ wrote:
Join my group: Post-Punk.
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ggoes wrote:
masterful.
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RickVegas wrote:
Check out our homage - "Pretty in Pink" - we love the song and the band!!! http://pepsi.yahoo.com/rockband/video/watch/?v=5H818PYQ6
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drumking22 wrote:
my drum teacher is their current touring drummer
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Pellkoppf wrote:
ღ
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Antonionii wrote:
I'm going to be there front row in Montreal this coming october. Can't wait to see them, oh yeah!
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IanCurtis13 wrote:
The Talk Talk Talk cover will be fixed soon
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TURTLE66 wrote:
gr8 show in Sacramento!
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