XTC
XTC was an English rock band. Its members were: Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Barry Andrews, and Terry Chambers. XTC started in 1976. They had their biggest success in the late 1970s and most of the 1980s. XTC was best known in their home country of England, but they had some fame in other countries like the United States. Their 2 biggest hits in the U.S. are "Dear God" and "The Mayor Of Simpleton". Some of XTC's other hit songs include "Making Plans For Nigel", "Senses Working Overtime", and "Are You Receiving Me".
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 XTC after a show in Toronto on 3 October 1978. From left to right: Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Terry Chambers, and Barry Andrews | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Dukes of Stratosphear, Terry and the Lovemen, The Three Wise Men |
| Origin | Swindon, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | New Wave, psychedelic pop, art pop, post-punk, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1972–2006 |
| Labels | Cooking Vinyl, Geffen, Idea, Virgin |
| Website | www.ape.uk.net |
| Past members | Andy Partridge Colin Moulding Dave Gregory Terry Chambers Barry Andrews |
XTC made a total of 13 studio albums. Their last album came out in 2000 and they broke up in 2005. Andy Partridge, the band's singer, says he doesn't think XTC will ever get back together.
One interesting thing about XTC is that they almost never did live concerts since 1982. The reason for that is because Andy Partridge sometimes got very nervous performing on stage in front of thousands of people.
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A view of Swindon in 2007
XTC performing live (pictured from left: Gregory and Partridge)
A and A Records and tapes, Toronto, 3/10/80 Photo by Jean-Luc Ourlin
The Uffington White Horse served as the inspiration for English Settlement's cover artwork. Partridge "wanted to move in a more pastoral, more acoustic direction."
Partridge in the studio, 1988. His refusal to tour caused long-standing tensions with the label.
The impending closure of the Swindon Works formed a backdrop to The Big Express.
Skylarking producer Todd Rundgren performing with Utopia in 1978
A 17th-century map of Nonsuch Palace illustrated by cartographer John Speed, which served as the basis of the album cover.
XTC initially modeled themselves after New York Dolls (pictured 1973)
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