XTC
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XTC were an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later p
XTC backstage in Toronto, Canada in October 1978, from left: Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Terry Chambers and Barry Andrews
A view of Swindon in 2007
XTC performing live (pictured from left: Gregory and Partridge)
XTC photographed with Canadian fans, 1980. From left: Moulding (holding cup), Partridge (in the background, wearing glasses), Gregory, and Chambers.
Skylarking
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Skylarking is the eighth studio album by the English rock band XTC, released 27 October 1986 on Virgin Records. Produced by American musician Todd Rundgren, it is a loose concept album about a nonspec
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…but as XTC's music evolved, the distinctions between the two bands lessened. XTC continued to produce more progressive records, including the albums Skylarking (1986), Oranges & Lemons (1989) and Nonsuch (1992). In the US, "Mayor of Simpleton" (1989) was their highest-charting single, while "Dear God" (1986…
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Andy Partridge (pictured 1988) wrote and sang most of Skylarking
Skylarking producer Todd Rundgren, pictured in 1978
Prairie Prince of the Tubes was recruited as session drummer