Bauhaus were an English post-punk band, formed in Northampton, England in 1978. The group consisted of Peter Murphy (vocals, occasional instruments), Daniel Ash (guitar), Kevin Haskins (drums) and David J (bass). Although they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation, the band was originally named Bauhaus 1919, in reference to the first operating year of the art school Bauhaus.
Generally considered the first gothic rock group, Bauhaus were known for their gloomy sound and dark image. Musically however, the band was also quite diverse. Throughout their career, they encompassed a variety of genres, from ska to folk rock.
Generally considered the first gothic rock group, Bauhaus were known for their gloomy sound and dark image. Musically however, the band was also quite diverse. Throughout their career, they encompassed a variety of genres, from ska to folk rock.
Bauhaus broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy began a solo career while Ash and Haskins continued as Tones on Tail and, later, reunited with David J to form Love and Rockets. Both enjoyed greater commercial success in the United States than Bauhaus had, but disappeared from the charts in their homeland. Bauhaus eventually reunited for a 1998 tour and again from 2005–2008.
- Peter Murphy – vocals, occasional guitar, other instruments (1978–1983, 1998, 2005–2008)
- Daniel Ash – guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, saxophone, vocals (1978–1983, 1998, 2005–2008)
- Kevin Haskins – drums, congas, keyboard, piano, backing vocals (1978–1983, 1998, 2005–2008)
- David J (David John Haskins) – bass, acoustic bass guitar, piano, harpsichord, claves, vocals (1978–1983, 1998, 2005–2008)
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