The Passage
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: March 1978 in Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 1983
- Active: 1978 - 1983
Biography
The Passage were a Manchester post-punk band active from 1978 to 1983, centred on songwriter, vocalist and keyboardist Dick Witts, a former *Hallé Orchestra* percussionist. Formed with Tony Friel of *The Fall*, the band became a trio with guitarist Andy Wilson and drummer Joe McKechnie. Their four albums, from 'Pindrop' to 'Enflame', and the single 'XOYO', mixed electronics, piano and political lyrics.
Genres
The Passage Discography
- New Love Songs (1978) - EP - rated 3.45/5
- Pindrop (1980) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- For All and None (1981) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Degenerates (1982) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Enflame (1983) - Album - rated 3.64/5
Members
- Dick Witts - Vocals, keyboards, percussion, drums (1978–1983)
- Andy Wilson - Guitar (1980–1983)
- Joe McKechnie - Drums (1980–1981; 1982–1983)