Bauhaus

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). The band was originally named Bauhaus 1919, in reference to the first operating year of the art school Bauhaus, though they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation. Generally considered one of the first gothic rock groups, Bauhaus were known for their gloomy sound and dark image. Musically however, the band was also quite diverse. Throughout their career, they incorporated a variety of genres, ranging from reggae to funk.

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.

Releases:

Bela Lugosi’s Dead (Single) – 1979
Dark Entries (Single) – 1980
Terror Couple Kill Colonel (Single) – 1980
In the Flat Field – 1980
Mask – 1981
Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.) (EP) – 1982
The Sky’s Gone Out – 1982
4AD (EP) – 1983
The Singles 1981–1983 (EP) – 1983
Burning from the Inside – 1983
Go Away White – 2008
The Bela Session (EP) – 2018