VISAGE - DISCOGRAPHY (121 VIDEOS)

December 02, 2019

Visage

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Pioneers of the New Romantic movement, the synth pop group Visage emerged in 1978 from the London club Blitz, a neo-glam nightspot which stood in stark contrast to the prevailing punk mentality of the moment. Spearheading Blitz's ultra-chic clientele were Steve Strange and DJ Rusty Egan, one time drummer with the Rich Kids. Seeking to record music of their own to fit in with the club's regular playlist (a steady diet of David Bowie, Kraftwerk, and Roxy Music). Strange and Egan were offered studio time by another Rich Kids alum, guitarist Midge Ure. In late 1978, this trio recorded a demo which yielded the first Visage single, an aptly futuristic cover of Zager & Evans' "In the Year 2525."

Adding Ultravox keyboardist Billy Currie as well as three members of Magazine -- bassist Barry Adamson, guitarist John McGeoch, and keyboardist Dave Formula -- Visage signed to Martin Rushent's Genetic Records to release "Tar" in September 1979, followed a year later by their self-titled debut LP. The album yielded a major single in "Fade to Grey," an instant club classic which heralded synth pop's imminent commercial breakthrough. The follow-up, "Mind of a Toy," was a Top 20 hit. Next came their sophomore album, 1982's The Anvil. Midge, John, dave and Billy left in 1983. Beat Boy was Visages 1984 release, the band now consisting of Steve Strange, Rusty Egan, Steve Barnacle and Gary Barnacle. In 2013 Visage returned with the line up of Steve Strange and Steve Barnacle with new members Robin Simon (ex Ultravox Guitarist) and Lauren Duvall (on vocals).

Steve Strange died on the 12th February 2015.More

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stevestrange.org, therealvisage.com, Facebook, theblitzclub.com, Wikipedia, discog.info

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Steve Strange Project

Members:

~~Andy Barnett~~, ~~Barry Adamson~~, ~~Billy Currie~~, ~~Dave Tomlinson~~, ~~Gary Barnacle~~, ~~John McGeoch~~, Lauren Duvall, Logan Sky, ~~Midge Ure~~, Robin Simon, ~~Ross Tregenza~~, ~~Rusty Egan~~, ~~Steve Barnacle~~, Steve Strange

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Visage

Polydor, Polydor

1980

The Anvil

Polydor

1982

The Anvil ‎(LP, S/Sided, MiniAlbum, Promo, Smplr)

Polydor

2812 085

1982

1984

2013

2014

Pylon Records (2), August Day

2015

Darkness To Diamond

August Day, August Day

2016

The Wild Life (The Best Of, 1978 To 2015)

Steve Strange Collective

2016

The Wild Life (The Best Of Extended Versions And Remixes - 1978 To 2015)

Steve Strange Collective

2016

Singles & EPs

Tar

Radar Records (5), Genetic Records (2)

1979

THP Orchestra / Visage - Good To Me / Tar ‎(12", Promo)

Atlantic, Genetic Records (2)

PRO 512

1979

Fade To Grey

Polydor

1980

Visage

Polydor

1981

Mind Of A Toy

Polydor

1981

Moon Over Moscow ‎(7")

Polydor

7DM 0024

1981

Visage

Polydor, Polydor

1981

Visage - Fade To Grey / Lipstick album art

Visage / Suzi Quatro - Fade To Grey / Lipstick ‎(7", Promo)

Polydor, Dreamland Records, Inc.

AS 5000 588

1981

Maurice Starr / Visage - Top Hits Top Stars ‎(12")

Fiesta (2), Fiesta (2)

Fi. 401, FIESTA 401

1981

1982

1982

1982

1982

Visage / J.J. Cale - The Damned Don't Cry / City Girls ‎(7", Promo)

Polydor, Mercury

AS 5000 613

1982

Whispers ‎(7", Single)

Polydor

7DM 0069

1982

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siart

March 4, 2002

edited over 7 years ago

Visage were an early '80's electronic supergroup. Fronted by club kid Steve Strange, the band was made up of various members of Ultravox, and also featured guitarist John McGeoch and bassist Barry Adamson. They broke onto the scene with the "Fade To Grey" 45, and continued to have a few more hits over the next few years. They were a big part of the Futurist/New Romantic scene that included Spandau Ballet,Duran Duran,Talk Talk etc...