Wire is a band formed in 1976 in Watford, England and after splitting in 1980, have reformed three times. They consist of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (vocals, bass) and Robert Gotobed (drums). Founding guitarist Bruce Gilbert left in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Fielder McGinnis of Laika joined the band as their touring guitarist, but as of 2010 has been replaced by Matt Simms.
Wire's debut album, Pink Flag (1977), contains songs which are diverse in mood and style, but most use a minimalist punk approach, unorthodox structures, and several songs are under a minute in length; "Field Day For The Sundays" is only 28 seconds long.
Members
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Colin Newmanguitar, lead vocals, original
Graham Lewisbass guitar, lead vocals, originalRobert Gotobeddrums (drum set), original
Matthew Simmsguitar
Bruce Gilbertguitar, originalFans
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On the radio
Stations that played Wire in the last 30 days
- 26×
Folkestone Civic Radio
United Kingdom · Rock - 20×
Big R Radio - 80s Punk Rock
United States · Rock - 3×
Beagle 88.1
New Zealand · Electronic - 3×
Graveyard Radio
United Kingdom · Rock - 3×
FIFO Radio
Australia · Rock - 2×
80s Forever - We Keep The 80s Alive
Switzerland · Pop Rock - 2×
Nostalgia Central
United Kingdom · Rock - 2×
Radio Social.net.ua
Ukraine · Metal - 2×
Rock The World - Punk Rock
United Arab Emirates · New Wave - 2×
89.3 - WZRD “The Wizard” Freeform Radio
United States · Jazz - 2×
plant80s
Germany · Rock - 2×
RGBI (2024) Radio Esperanza
United States · Latin
Discography
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