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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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bajs92 wrote:
Monday evening

the best album is "The Island Years" :D

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PunkyPlugInReva wrote:
Sunday evening

My parents both liked Ultravox. As a result of this I do too :D

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Zilverdael wrote:
last week

I've always liked Ultravox (both Foxx and Ure periods) from the start, but in retrospect, they grew to be one of my favourite bands of all-time. Truly timeless!

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Michahh wrote:
13 days ago

Would like to see them in April in Hamburg, but it's f***ing expensive

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spammylou wrote:
16 days ago

I saw Midge Ure at Hammersmith Odeon when I was 14.. fantastic. Just got the Rage in Eden album (remastered) and it's awesome to listen to it again. Especially "We Stand Alone" it just blows me away even 24 years later. x

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PurperHazeer wrote:
18 days ago

Vienna is the most beautiful song forever!

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android9791 wrote:
22 days ago

i like John Foxx.

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Lubricio wrote:
last month

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

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Lubricio wrote:
last month

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 month

I love both line-ups.

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Warsie wrote:
last month

I agree with Severin_ [3]

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porte_socchiuse wrote:
last month

I agree with Severin

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viciousheaven wrote:
last month

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

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Akatian wrote:
October 2009

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

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Severin_ wrote:
October 2009

More John Foxx era needed in the charts

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jinxnscooter wrote:
October 2009

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:
October 2009

first album rules

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Warsie wrote:
October 2009

@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:
October 2009

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

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Warsie wrote:
October 2009

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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