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Gothic rock (also called goth rock or simply goth) is a style of rock music that emerged from post-punk in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. The first post-punk bands which shifted toward dark music with gothic overtones include Siouxsie and the Banshees , [2] [3] Joy Division , [2] [3] [4] Bauhaus , [2] [3] and the Cure .
- Late 1970s, England
- Goth rock, goth
Oct 31, 2017 · Alien Sex Fiend’s debut highlights the Batcave darlings’ fusion of the synth punk horror of Suicide with the shock rock theatrics of Alice Cooper. Produced by Killing Joke’s Martin Glover (aka Youth), the album is an electrifying gothic classic, containing the anthemic “Ignore The Machine.”. 10.
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Gothic rock bands grew from the strong ties they had to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk scenes. According to both Pitchfork [1] and NME, [2] proto-goth bands included Joy Division, [1] [2] [3] Siouxsie and the Banshees, [1] [2] Bauhaus [1] [2] and the Cure. [1] [2] The term was first used by critic John Stickney in 1967 to describe ...
Goth is a music-based subculture that began in the United Kingdom during the early 1980s. It was developed by fans of gothic rock, an offshoot of the post-punk music genre. Post-punk artists who presaged the gothic rock genre and helped develop and shape the subculture include Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, the Cure, and Joy Division .
- Bauhaus. Bauhaus was a pioneering band in the goth rock genre, formed in Northampton, England, in 1978. Bauhaus drew inspiration from punk rock, glam rock, and experimental music.
- The Cure. The Cure’s music is often described as post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock, and various genres, including punk rock, psychedelic rock, and pop music, have influenced their sound.
- The Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy is a British gothic rock band formed in Leeds, England, in 1980. The Sisters of Mercy’s music is characterized by its dark, brooding atmosphere and incorporates elements of post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock.
- Siouxsie and The Banshees. Siouxsie and The Banshees were fronted by Siouxsie Sioux, who became known for her distinctive vocal style and striking stage presence.
May 22, 2019 · The first 30 years of Goth in 30 records. By Classic Rock. last updated 22 May 2023. The albums, singles and tracks shaped goth music over three decades of glorious gloom, 1979 - 2008. Bahaus's Peter Murphy, The Cur's Robert Smith and Siouxsie Sioux(Image credit: Peter Murphy: Fin Costello | Robert Smith: Icon & Image | Siouxsie Sioux: Clare ...
May 22, 2023 · From murky origins, goth music made its first stirrings in the late 70s and early 80s, coming into the light with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux and The Cure. Defining the essence of “goth” is ...
