Shriekback was formed in 1981 by former XTC keyboardist Barry Andrews and ex-Gang Of Four bassist Dave Allen.
Joined by guitarist Carl Marsh they fused funk and rock with a unique and complex rhythmic approach that belonged to that early 80s school of indie (classmates: Cabaret Voltaire, Gang Of Four) who considered playing austere, twitchy funk to be a subversive act.
Between 1981 and 1988 they released six albums of chopped, experimental art-funk with a vaguely political hue, then split before re-forming to tour the US in 1992. Unfortunately, the constant frantic quirkiness eventually became irksome.
Bassist Dave Allen died on 5 April 2025, at the age of 69, after living with early-onset dementia for the last years of his life.
Barry Andrews
Vocals, keyboards Carl Marsh
Guitar, vocals Dave Allen
Bass Brian Neville
Drums Martyn Barker
Drums Mike Cozzi
Guitars
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