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Gang of Four

A benchmark band on the English post-punk scene, known for their abrasive sound and political lyrics, Gang of Four produced two major albums, Entertainment! (1979) and Solid Gold (1981), followed by Songs of the Free (1982) and Hard (1983), before disbanding and re-emerging through a series of reformations. Led by guitarist Andy Gill (1956-2020) and singer Jon King (b. 1955), Gang of Four resurfaced for the albums Mall (1991) and Shrinkwrapped (1995). Its influence proved powerful on the post-punk revival scene of the early 2000s, and led to the original quartet reuniting to re-r...