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Genre: Alternative, New Wave

Last Played: 10-22-2009 12:24 pm

Gang of Four was founded in 1977 by Jon King (vocals), Andy Gill (guitar), Dave Allen (bass), and Hugo Burnham (drums). The group produced some of the most exhilarating and lasting music of the early English post-punk era of 1978-1983. Gang of Four successfully welded the furry of the post-punk movement with political activism. Their debut album, ‘Entertainment!', is ranked at #490 in Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2004, the original line-up reunited for a reunion tour.