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Talking Heads - 100% match to XTC

One of the most critically acclaimed bands of the post-punk era, Talking Heads pursued an idiosyncratic path of (often) uncompromising brilliance up to their acrimonious break-up in 1991. The band was formed by ex-Rhode Island School of Design, students David Byrne (14 May 1952,... Read more

Squeeze - 77% match to XTC

Formed in Deptford, London, England in 1974, Squeeze came to prominence in the late 70s as one of the most talented of the new wave of post-punk bands. After playing for a brief period as Captain Trundlow's Sky Company, original members Chris Difford (Christopher Henry Difford,... Read more

Devo - 76% match to XTC

Formed during 1972 in Akron, Ohio, this US new wave band, who fitted the term better than most, originally comprised Mark Mothersbaugh (18 May 1950, Akron, Ohio, USA; vocals/keyboards), Jerry Casale (b. Gerald V. Casale; vocals/bass), Bob Mothersbaugh (b. Robert Mothersbaugh;... Read more

The Psychedelic Furs - 68% match to XTC

Until the recruitment of a drummer (Vince Ely) in 1979, Richard Butler (5 June 1956, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England; vocals), Roger Morris (guitar), John Ashton (b. 30 November 1957; guitar, ex-Photon), Duncan Kilburn (woodwinds) and Tim Butler (b. 7 December 1958; bass)... Read more

Elvis Costello & The Attractions - 64% match to XTC

New Order - 64% match to XTC

When Joy Division's Ian Curtis committed suicide in May 1980 the three remaining members, Bernard Sumner (Bernard Dicken, 4 January 1956, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England; guitar/vocals), Peter Hook (b. 13 February 1956, Salford, Lancashire, England; bass) and Stephen... Read more

Talk Talk - 63% match to XTC

Formed in 1981, this high quality UK band initially comprised Mark Hollis (4 January 1955, Tottenham, London, England; vocals), Lee Harris (b. 20 July 1962, England; drums), Paul Webb (b. 16 January 1962, England; bass) and Simon Brenner (keyboards). They were soon signed to EMI... Read more

The B-52's - 61% match to XTC

The quirky appearance, stage antics and lyrical content of the B-52's belie a formidable musical ability, as the band's rhythmically perfect pop songs show many influences, including 50s rock 'n' roll, punk and commercial dance music. However, it was the late 70s new wave music... Read more

Joe Jackson - 60% match to XTC

11 August 1954, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Having learned violin and piano as a teenager in Portsmouth, Jackson gained a place to study piano, percussion, composition and orchestration at London's Royal Academy of Music. After leaving college in 1974 he joined... Read more

The Smiths - 60% match to XTC

Acclaimed by many as the most important UK band of the 80s, the Smiths were formed in Manchester, England during the spring of 1982. Morrissey (Steven Patrick Morrissey, 22 May 1959, Davyhulme, Manchester, England) and Johnny Marr (b. John Martin Maher, 31 October 1963, Ardwick,... Read more