Classix Nouveaux was one of the first
new romantic acts in England. Although Classix Nouveaux's more guitar-heavy sound separated them from the mostly synthetic rhythms of
Japan and
Ultravox, the group's appetite for stylish fashion and danceable keyboards had them quickly associated with the flashier parts of the budding
new wave movement. Formed in 1979 with
Sal Solo (vocals),
Mik Sweeney (bass),
BP Hurding (drums), and Jak Airport (guitar), Classix Nouveaux originated in the
punk underground, namely from the ashes of the controversial
X-Ray Spex. After banshee wailer Po…
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