Pere Ubu

Pere Ubu
Pere Ubu
	Pere Ubu performing in 2009
Background information
Origin	Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres	Art punk; post-punk; art rock; avant-rock; new wave; proto-punk; industrial rock;
Years active	1975–1982, 1987–present
Labels	Hearpen; Blank; Mercury; Radar; Chrysalis; Rough Trade; Fontana; Imago; Tim/Kerr; Cooking Vinyl; DGC; Thirsty Ear; Smog Veil; Fire; Cherry Red;
Members	David Thomas; Keith Moliné; Gagarin; Michele Temple; Alex Ward; Andy Diagram; Jack Jones
Past members	Scott Krauss; Allen Ravenstine; Tom Herman; Tim Wright; Peter Laughner; Dave Taylor; Alan Greenblatt; Tony Maimone; Anton Fier; Mayo Thompson; Jim Jones; Chris Cutler; Eric Drew Feldman; Garo Yellin; Paul Hamann; Scott Benedict; Wayne Kramer; Darryl Boon; Steve Mehlman; David Cintron; Gary Siperko; Kristoph Hahn; Robert Wheeler; P.O. Jørgens
Website	ubuprojex.com

Pere Ubu is an American rock group formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975. The band had a variety of long-term and recurring band members, with singer David Thomas being the only member staying throughout the band's lifetime. They released their debut album The Modern Dance in 1978 and followed with several more LPs before disbanding in 1982. Thomas reformed the group in 1987, continuing to record and tour.

Describing their sound as "avant-garage," Pere Ubu's work drew inspiration from sources such as musique concrète, 60s rock, performance art, and the industrial environments of the American Midwest.^[8]^[9] While the band achieved little commercial success, they have exerted a wide influence on subsequent underground music.^[1]

^ ^a ^b Cite error: The named reference allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Robb, John (2009). The North Will Rise Again: Manchester Music City 1976-1996. Aurum. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-84513-417-4.
^ Gallucci, Michael (October 26, 2017). "40 Best Punk Albums". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
^ Berman, Stuart (November 13, 2014). "Pipers at the Gates of Punk". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
^ Unterberger, Richie; Hicks, Samb (1999). Music USA: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. p. 286. ISBN 978-1-85828-421-7.
^ The Wire. Vol. 269–274. C. Parker. 2006. p. 44.
^ San Diego Magazine. Vol. 38. San Diego Magazine Publishing Company. 1986. p. 86.
^ Reynolds, Simon (2005). Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978–1984. London, England: Faber and Faber. ISBN 978-0-571-21570-6.
^ Boehm, Mike (June 13, 1991). "POP: Pere Ubu still driven by an innovative spirit". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved March 26, 2016.

[allmusic-1] Cite error: The named reference allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[2] Robb, John (2009). The North Will Rise Again: Manchester Music City 1976-1996. Aurum. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-84513-417-4.

[3] Gallucci, Michael (October 26, 2017). "40 Best Punk Albums". Diffuser.fm. Retrieved December 23, 2019.

[4] Berman, Stuart (November 13, 2014). "Pipers at the Gates of Punk". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 23, 2019.

[5] Unterberger, Richie; Hicks, Samb (1999). Music USA: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. p. 286. ISBN 978-1-85828-421-7.

[6] The Wire. Vol. 269–274. C. Parker. 2006. p. 44.

[7] San Diego Magazine. Vol. 38. San Diego Magazine Publishing Company. 1986. p. 86.

[8] Reynolds, Simon (2005). Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978–1984. London, England: Faber and Faber. ISBN 978-0-571-21570-6.

[latimes-9] Boehm, Mike (June 13, 1991). "POP: Pere Ubu still driven by an innovative spirit". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. Retrieved March 26, 2016.

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