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The Pink Dots frequently collaborated with [[Skinny Puppy]]'s [[cEvin Key]], forming a side project named [[The Tear Garden]].<ref name="Thompson2000">{{cite book|last=Thompson|first=Dave|title=Alternative Rock|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ZHP-r9-eqdAC&pg=PA458|year=2000|publisher=Miller Freeman Books|isbn=9780879306076|pages=457–58}}</ref> Key also played drums on several tracks of the 1994 LPD album ''9 Lives to Wonder'' |
The Pink Dots frequently collaborated with [[Skinny Puppy]]'s [[cEvin Key]], forming a side project named [[The Tear Garden]].<ref name="Thompson2000">{{cite book|last=Thompson|first=Dave|title=Alternative Rock|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ZHP-r9-eqdAC&pg=PA458|year=2000|publisher=Miller Freeman Books|isbn=9780879306076|pages=457–58}}</ref> Key also played drums on several tracks of the 1994 LPD album ''9 Lives to Wonder''. |
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[[Ryan Moore (musician)|Ryan Moore]], who drummed on studio and live performances for the Legendary Pink Dots, left to work on his own musical outlet, the [[Twilight Circus Dub Sound System]]. He wrote and produced albums for [[Michael Rose (singer)|Michael Rose]] of [[Black Uhuru]], and has worked with other reggae figures such as [[Sly Dunbar]]. |
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The Pink Dots have influenced a wide range of bands, such as [[The Dresden Dolls]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Amanda Palmer: "Thank God my best friend's a therapist"|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/aug/19/amanda-palmer-thank-god-therapist|work=The Guardian}}</ref> |
The Pink Dots have influenced a wide range of bands, such as [[The Dresden Dolls]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Amanda Palmer: "Thank God my best friend's a therapist"|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/aug/19/amanda-palmer-thank-god-therapist|work=The Guardian}}</ref> [[MGMT]], and [[Skinny Puppy]]. |
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The Legendary Pink Dots | |
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 LPD vocalist Edward Ka-Spel on the keyboard and Niels van Hoorn at an 14 October 2007 show at the Stubnitz boat in Amsterdam | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, UK |
| Genres | Avant-garde rock Experimental Neo-psychedelia Ambient Post-punk Industrial Noise Synthpop Industrial rock Noise rock |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | ROIR Beta-lactam Ring Records Terminal Kaleidoscope Car Crash International Flesh Eating Ants Records Soleilmoon PIAS InPhaze |
| Members | Edward Ka-Spel Phil Knight Erik Drost Raymond Steeg |
| Website | LegendaryPinkDots.org |
The Legendary Pink Dots (LPD) are an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in August 1980.[1] In 1984 the band moved to Amsterdam, playing with rotating musicians and having, as core members, singer/songwriter/keyboardist Edward Ka-Spel and keyboardist Phil Knight. As of 2012, the group is composed of Edward Ka-Spel (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Phil Knight (keyboards, electronics), Erik Drost (guitars) and Raymond Steeg (live sound engineer).[2]
Although outside the mainstream (in terms of their music and career path), LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently.
Overview
The band was originally called "One Day..." [3] but subsequently changed the name to The Legendary Pink Dots, apparently inspired by pink dots on certain keys of the band's main recording studio piano.[citation needed]
In the 1980s the band released albums on Mirrodot and InPhaze; in 1985 they signed with Play It Again Sam for the release of The Lovers.[4] Their appeal has always been relatively small--a 1995 show in Mexico in front of 2,500 fans was described as "massive (by Dots' standards)".[5]
Their music touches on elements of neo-psychedelia, ambient music, electronic music, tape music, industrial, psych folk, synth-pop, post-punk, progressive, jazz, noise, pop, and goth rock, with a distinctly experimental/avant-garde bent; their sound has evolved over time and remains distinctive, making it difficult to place the group into a concise style or genre. The group's overall sound combined with Ka-Spel's distinct lyrics and singing have earned comparisons to Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett;[6] the group also has links to the sounds of krautrock bands such as Can,[7] Faust, Brainticket, Magma or Neu! (whose "Super" they covered on the 1999 tribute album "A Homage to NEU!").
Related bands
The Pink Dots frequently collaborated with Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key, forming a side project named The Tear Garden.[5] Key also played drums on several tracks of the 1994 LPD album 9 Lives to Wonder.
Ryan Moore, who drummed on studio and live performances for the Legendary Pink Dots, left to work on his own musical outlet, the Twilight Circus Dub Sound System. He wrote and produced albums for Michael Rose of Black Uhuru, and has worked with other reggae figures such as Sly Dunbar.
The Pink Dots have influenced a wide range of bands, such as The Dresden Dolls,[8] MGMT, and Skinny Puppy.
Discography
References
- ^ Edward Ka-Spel. "The Legendary Pink Dots - A 20 Year History (2000)". Retrieved 6 October 2012.
- ^ "About The Legendary Pink Dots".
- ^ "Interview with Edward Ka-Spel (Option Magazine)". LPD Official Site. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir (2001). All Music Guide to Electronica: The Definitive Guide to Electronic Music. Backbeat Books. pp. 247–48. ISBN 9780879306281.
- ^ a b Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Miller Freeman Books. pp. 457–58. ISBN 9780879306076.
- ^ Mason, Stewart: "Your Children Placate You from Premature Graves", Allmusic.com review. Retrieved February 3, 2007.
- ^ Mason, James: "A Perfect Mystery", Allmusic.com review. Retrieved February 3, 2007.
- ^ "Amanda Palmer: "Thank God my best friend's a therapist"". The Guardian.
External links
- LegendaryPinkDots.org - Official LPD Online Centraal: news, discography, etc.