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

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

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 krautrock 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 new wave 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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Lubricio wrote:
yesterday afternoon

And the fourth....Oslo 30.april 2010! :)

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Lubricio wrote:
yesterday morning

Heading for Norway in May 2010 :) My third Ultravox-concert within a year.....Love it, love it, love it!! :)

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HPH wrote:
last week

I love both line-ups.

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Warsie wrote:
16 days ago

I agree with Severin_ [3]

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porte_socchiuse wrote:
16 days ago

I agree with Severin

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viciousheaven wrote:
23 days ago

I love Ultravox! =), with "!". I agree with Severin_

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Akatian wrote:
last month

It's impossible for me to choose between Ultrafoxx and Urevox, I love them both. :)

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Severin_ wrote:
last month

More John Foxx era needed in the charts

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jinxnscooter wrote:
last month

it's all bout... "my sex" when i first heard that trax i new this band was kewl..bin hooked on them ever since

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Jelenino wrote:
last month

first album rules

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Warsie wrote:
last month

@droboter Sí, no tengo duda de que esas canciones son fantásticas (aunque juro por dios que no se cual es la de Alles Klar XD), peeeeeeeero sigo pensando que las de la era Foxx son mejores ;D Escúchate Quiet Men, es una pasada!!!

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droboter wrote:
last month

@Warsie Yes, it's... HERR X!!! hihi (or Alles Klar, or Visions in Blue... they are so good :).

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Warsie wrote:
last month

OMG!!!! Young Savage in the charts too!! :D I hope people listen the 'old' John Foxx songs, because Ultravox is more than Vienna and Dancing With Tears In My Eyes...

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grossy2 wrote:
last month

and Young Savage @ #15!

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Warsie wrote:
last month

Wow!! Slow Motion in #13!!! A Foxx track in the charts!!! :D Amazing.

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johnny8ball wrote:
last month

First album is incredible. You haven't lived until you've heard Satday Night In The City Of The Dead... its like Subterranean Homesick Blues on speed.

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Neshinea wrote:
last month

love them, love them, love them ! It's late and I'm with my love alone We drink to forget the coming storm We love to the sound of our favourite song ... Wonderful !!

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onitsukatiger wrote:
last month

Superb

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faith_fractured wrote:
September 2009

=)

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inflikkt wrote:
September 2009

awesome underrated act

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