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London, United Kingdom (1973 – 1986, 1992 – 1996, 2008 – present)

Ultravox (formerly Ultravox!) were one of the primary exponents of the British music movement of the early 1980s. The band was particularly associated with the movement, although it both pre- and post-dated New Romantic by several years, drawing inspiration variously from , the artier side of and latterly straightforward .

The band was formed in 1973 in London, United Kingdom on the initiative of vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist John Foxx (born Dennis Leigh). Originally known as Tiger Lily, the first lineup included Foxx plus Chris Cross (bass guitar), Billy Currie (keyboards/violins), Stevie Shears (guitar) and Warren Cann (percussion). The group released one single in 1974, a cover of “Ain’t Misbehaving,” before changing their name to Ultravox!. (The exclamation point was a reference to band Neu!, produced by Conny Plank, who later produced some Ultravox albums.) On the strength of their live act, they signed to Island Records in 1976, releasing their eponymous debut album in February 1977.

In common with many other bands which would go on to form Britain’s punk and movements, Ultravox! drew inspiration from the art-school side of glam rock, from bands such as Roxy Music and The New York Dolls, plus David Bowie and Brian Eno’s early pop albums.
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  • duranies

    The new album is BRILLIANT :)

    Tuesday evening

  • Lubricio

    "Brilliant" is much better than feared :) And "live" is a great song. THis album will grow I think. Looking forward to the Oslo-concert in October. My fifth since the reunion! :))

    Tuesday morning

  • Akayz7

    I liked the new album. It feels like their 80s finesse is updated.

    Monday evening

  • ProjectPickaxe

    the new album is wonderful. i'm always nervous when a band reunites years after being broken up and comes out with something new. But these guys pulled it off. Brilliant retains everything we love about ultravox and the 80's.

    Sunday evening

  • icaro2416

    Ultravox's new album 'Brilliant' is great!! http://www.ultravox.org.uk/

    Sunday morning

  • STADTINSEL

    OMG is this sound cool.

    13 days ago

  • groovez0ne

    We Came To Dance! Dancing With Tears in My Eyes...

    16 days ago

  • franck6767

    OMG !!!! Return to Eden, the live album at the Roundhouse is awesome ! can't believe i saw them live last time.... 27 years ago

    17 days ago
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