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Wire

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  • Listeners

    493K

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Years Active
1976 – present (43 years)
Founded In
London, England, United Kingdom
Wire is a band formed in 1976 in Watford, England and after splitting in 1980, have reformed three times. They consist of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (vocals, bass) and Robert Gotobed (drums). Founding guitarist Bruce Gilbert left in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Fielder McGinnis of Laika joined the band as their touring guitarist, but as of 2010 has been replaced by Matt Simms. Wire's debut album, Pink Flag (1977), contains songs which are diverse in mood and style, but most use a minimalist punk approach, unorthodox structures, and several songs are under a minute i… read more
Wire is a band formed in 1976 in Watford, England and after splitting in 1980, have reformed three times. They consist of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (vocals, bass) and Robert Gotobed (drums). Founding guitarist Bruce Gilbert left in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Fielder McGinnis of… read more
Wire is a band formed in 1976 in Watford, England and after splitting in 1980, have reformed three times. They consist of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (vocals, bass) and Robert Gotobed (drums). Founding guitarist Bruce Gilbert left in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Fielder McGinnis of Laika joined the band as their touring guitarist, but as of 2010 has be… read more

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1 Play track Pink Flag [Explicit]
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2 Play track Happening, Alive And Nasty
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3 Play track Three Girl Rhumba - 2006 Remastered Version
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4 Play track Greatest Hits: Punk & New Wave
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7 Mind Hive
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8 Play track The 15th - 2006 Remastered Version
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9 Play track Pink Flag [Explicit]
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10 Play track Mind Hive
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  1. 204,420 listeners

    31 Oct 1977 · 21 tracks

    Pink Flag
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  2. 112,362 listeners

    6 Aug 1978 · 15 tracks

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