Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) is a pioneering synth-pop group formed in the Wirral, United Kingdom. Founded in 1978 by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, the duo had previously been active in other musical projects, including The Id. The band's early lineup solidified with the addition of drummer Malcolm Holmes and saxophonist Martin Cooper.
McCluskey and Humphreys formed the creative nucleus of OMD until a split in 1989. McCluskey continued to record and tour under the OMD name with a revised lineup until 1996. Meanwhile, Humphreys, Holmes, and Cooper embarked on a new venture as "The Listening Pool."
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Stuart Kershawdrums (drum set)
Andy McCluskeyprincipal
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Paul Humphreysprincipal
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Malcolm Holmesdrums (drum set)
Graham Weiradditional, trombone, keyboard, guitar
Neil Weiradditional, trumpet, bass
David Hughesadditional, background vocals, keyboard, percussion
Michael Douglasadditional, electronic organ, piano, synthesizer
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