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Gang of Four are widely considered one of the leading bands of the late 1970s/early 1980s post-punk movement. Their debut album, Entertainment!, was ranked by Rolling Stone as the fifth greatest punk album of all time [4] and at number 483 in their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Entertainment! is the debut album by English post-punk band Gang of Four. It was released in September 1979 through EMI Records internationally and Warner Bros. Records in North America. Stylistically, it draws heavily on punk rock but also incorporates the influence of funk, reggae and dub.
Gang of Four are an English punk rock band formed in the late 1970s in Leeds, England, initially comprised of vocalist Jon King, guitarist Andy Gill, drummer Hugo Burnham and bassist Dave...
Feb 16, 2020 · Sasha Frere-Jones on the post-punk guitarist Andy Gill, who died on February 1st, and his Gang of Four bandmates Jon King, Dave Allen, and Hugo Burnham.
Jun 19, 2024 · Gang of Four, British rock group known for its Marxist politics and danceable fusion of rock and funk. Its most notable albums include Damaged Goods (1978), Entertainment! (1979), and Songs of the Free (1982). Learn more about the band in this article.
Gang of Four. Influential, politically conscious U.K. post-punk band known for its pounding drums, wryly defiant vocals, and stuttering guitars. Read Full Biography.
Mar 15, 2021 · Remembering Gang of Four’s Andy Gill, Who Ripped Punk to Shreds. By Simon Reynolds. February 4, 2020.
Interview by Robin Cook. (June 2022) 21st-century Texas might appear to be removed from 1970's Leeds where Gang of Four began. Still, their biting, socially charged, funk-inspired post-punk is scarily relevant in a world confronting fascism and a pandemic.
Gang of Four are an English post-punk band, formed in 1976 in Leeds. The original members were singer Jon King, guitarist Andy Gill, bass guitarist Dave Allen and drummer Hugo Burnham.
Oct 18, 2021 · Gang of Four have announced a run of North American tour dates in support of their 77-81 box set, performing songs from that era. They’ll start in Minneapolis on March 1 before concluding in...
