Ultravox!
formed in London in 1974 originally called Tiger Lily.
Members:
Chris Cross – bass, synthesizers, backing vocals 1974–1988, 2008–2017
Warren Cann – drums, electronic percussion, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals 1974–1986, 2008–2017
Billy Currie – synthesisers, keyboards, violin, viola 1974–1988, 1992–1996, 2008–2017
Midge Ure – lead vocals, guitars, synthesizers 1979–1988, 2008–2017
Former Members:
John Foxx – lead vocals 1974–1979
Stevie Shears – guitar 1974–1978
Robin Simon – guitar, backing vocals 1978–1979
Mark Brzezicki – drums, percussion 1986–1988
Tony Fenelle – lead vocals, guitar 1992–1994
Gerry Laffy – guitar 1992–1994
Neal Wilkinson – drums, percussion 1992–1994
Jackie Williams – backing vocals 1992–1994
Sam Blue – lead vocals 1994–1996
Vinny Burns – guitar 1994–1996
Tony Holmes – drums, percussion 1994–1996
Gary Williams – bass 1994–1996
Do you know this about ultravox?
From 1980 - 1986, Ultravox has 17 Top 40 singles and 7 Top 10 albums in the UK.
John Foxx, the frontman for Ultravox, left the band in 1979, and Midge Ure took his place. They had commercial success until 1988, when they parted ways.
The "!" at the end of Ultravox is referencing the krautrock band, Neu!
Glam-rock artists Influenced them like David Bowie, New York Dolls, Roxy Music, and electronic bands like Kraftwerk.
The music pioneers Brian Eno and Steve Lillywhite co-produced Ultravox's self-titled debut album.