Bauhaus
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1978 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
- Active: 1978 - 2022
Biography
Bauhaus were an English rock band formed in Northampton in 1978, widely regarded as pioneers of gothic rock. Known for their bleak, atmospheric sound, they combined elements of dub, glam rock, and psychedelia. Their debut single, 'Bela Lugosi's Dead', released in 1979 on #Small Wonder# records, became a defining anthem of the goth subculture. The band, consisting of Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins, released influential albums on #4AD# and #Beggars Banquet#, including the seminal 'In the Flat Field'. Though their initial run was short, their dark, minimalist aesthetic and theatrical performances left an indelible mark on post-punk and alternative music.
Genres
Bauhaus Discography
- Bela Lugosi's Dead / Boys (1979) - Single - rated 4.16/5
- In the Flat Field (1980) - Album - rated 4.39/5
- Mask (1981) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Press the Eject and Give Me the Tape (1982) - Album - rated 3.68/5
- The Sky's Gone Out (1982) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Burning From the Inside (1983) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- 1979-1983 (1985) - Compilation - rated 4.15/5
- Volume One 1979-1983 (1986) - Compilation - rated 3.98/5
- Volume Two 1979-1983 (1986) - Compilation - rated 3.95/5
- Crackle (1998) - Compilation - rated 4.12/5
- Gotham (2000) - Album - rated 4.07/5
- Go Away White (2008) - Album - rated 2.91/5
Members
- Peter Murphy - vocals (1978–1983; 1998; 2005–2008; 2019–2022)
- Daniel Ash - guitar, saxophone (1978–1983; 1998; 2005–2008; 2019–2022)
- David J - bass, vocals (1978–1983; 1998; 2005–2008; 2019–2022)
- Kevin Haskins - drums (1978–1983; 1998; 2005–2008; 2019–2022)