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Andrew John Partridge (born 11 November 1953) is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for co-founding the band XTC. He and Colin Moulding each acted as a songwriter and frontman for XTC, with Partridge writing and singing about two-thirds of the group's material.
XTC's principal songwriters were guitarist Andy Partridge and bassist Colin Moulding. Partridge, who wrote the majority of XTC's songs, was the group's frontman and de facto leader. He drove the band's image, designed many of their record sleeves, and handled most of their interviews.
Nov 11, 2023 · You can practically hear XTC’s Andy Partridge groan over the phone when I asked about how XTC came to be. “I picked the name because I thought it was a pictogram for the group in 1975,” said singer-guitarist-songwriter Partridge.
Oct 25, 2023 · In 2016, tying in with the publication of a book that analyses some of XTC’s best-known tracks, main songwriter Andy Partridge discussed the band’s legacy with Prog, explaining what he’d learned along the way. It’s mid-morning when Prog calls Andy Partridge at his home in Swindon.
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Nov 30, 2006 · Day In The Life: Andy Partridge, guitarist and chief songwriter with XTC, and the founder of Ape House records 'Music is too important to be wallpaper'
May 19, 2024 · April 23, 2023: The 3 Clubmen is Andy Partridge, Jen Olive, and Stu Rowe. The new single Aviatrix drops on June 30, 2023! Streaming everywhere... Antics abound!
Andy Partridge discusses touring pressure, Smiley Smile, crazy fans, The Big Express, and more in this wide-ranging interview and Q&A with Darryl Bullock for...
Oct 27, 2023 · XTC’s ‘Skylarking’ was difficult to make, but has become recognized as one of the finest albums of all time. Andy Partridge tells the story.
Feb 19, 2016 · Often perceived as the sole embodiment of XTC, Andy Partridge co-fronted that most quintessentially English, pop-literate and genuinely progressive of new wave bands with Colin Moulding until 2000’s Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2).
