Josef K
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1979 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Died: 1981 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Active: 1979 - 1981
Biography
Josef K were an Edinburgh post-punk band formed in 1979 by Paul Haig (vocals, guitar), Malcolm Ross (guitar), David Weddell (bass) and Ronnie Torrance (drums), and named after Kafka's protagonist. The austere flagship act of #Postcard Records#, they released a string of singles and one lifetime album, 'The Only Fun in Town' (1981), before splitting that year. Their tense, funk-edged sound became a lasting influence on British indie music.
Genres
Josef K Discography
- The Only Fun in Town (1981) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- Endless Soul (1998) - Compilation
- Entomology (2006) - Compilation - rated 3.95/5
Members
- Paul Haig - vocals, guitar (1979–1981)
- Malcolm Ross - guitar (1979–1981)
- David Weddell - bass (1979–1981)
- Ronnie Torrance - drums (1979–1981)