Ultravox
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1974 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1974 - 2013
Biography
Ultravox are a London new wave band formed in 1974, first led by John Foxx through three albums for #Island Records#, then by Midge Ure, whose lineup with Billy Currie, Chris Cross and Warren Cann made 'Vienna' (1980), 'Quartet' (1982) and 'Lament' (1984). The classic quartet reunited in 2008, released 'Brilliant' (2012) and played its final shows in 2013. Bassist Chris Cross died in 2024.
Genres
Ultravox Discography
- Ha! Ha! Ha! (1977) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Ultravox! (1977) - Album - rated 4.07/5
- Systems of Romance (1978) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Vienna (1980) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- Rage in Eden (1981) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Quartet (1982) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Lament (1984) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- The Collection (1984) - Compilation - rated 3.98/5
- U-VOX (1986) - Album - rated 2.44/5
- Extended Ultravox (1998) - Compilation
- The Island Years (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.97/5
- The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox / Midge Ure (2001) - Compilation - rated 4/5
- Brilliant (2012) - Album - rated 2.95/5
Members
- Billy Currie - keyboards, synthesizers, violin, viola (1974–1987; 1992–1996; 2008–2013)
- Chris Cross - bass, synthesizers (1974–1987; 2008–2013)
- Warren Cann - drums, electronic percussion (1974–1986; 2008–2013)
- Midge Ure - lead vocals, guitar (1979–1987; 2008–2013)
- John Foxx - lead vocals (1974–1979)
- Stevie Shears - guitar (1974–1978)