The only bands I can recall from my home city (Leeds) are Soft Cell, The Mekons, The Sisters Of Mercy and The Mission :(
-----Original Message----- From: John Coleman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 12:29 PM To: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: Re: (313) Friday - Home Town Band Hrm... here in Cleveland I'd have to say Devo, they're the closest thing to techno that's come from here and been influential (yeah, they're actually from Akron, but it's close enough, mmm-kay?) There were certainly other influential artists, such as Pere Ubu & The Dead Boys, but I don't think they had much impact on the techno scene. :) > Every City/Town has one, but which one do you think has had the most > influence on the scene we now love? > > From Sheffield, it has to be Cabaret Voltaire, their BBQ's and Party's > influenced everyone here and for many it was the first time anyone had > heard Kraftwerk on a big rig - god bless Mal and Richard. > > Cheers > Martin ##################################################################################### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #####################################################################################
