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| − | '''Henry Cow''' was a British avant-garde rock/jazz band who were active between 1968 to 1978. The most permanent members were Fred Frith (guitar/violin), Tim Hodgkinson (saxophone), Andy Powell (bass), John Greaves (bass) and Chris Cutler (drums). | + | '''Henry Cow''' was a British avant-garde rock/jazz band who were active between 1968 to 1978. The most permanent members were [[Fred Frith]] (guitar/violin), Tim Hodgkinson (saxophone), Andy Powell (bass), John Greaves (bass) and Chris Cutler (drums). |
| − | In 1974, Henry Cow was opening act for [[Captain Beefheart]]. After Henry Cow split in 1978, Fred Firth remained active in the avant-garde scene, recording with [[The Residents]], [[John Zorn]], Brian Eno,... | + | In 1974, Henry Cow was opening act for [[Captain Beefheart]]. After Henry Cow split in 1978, Fred Firth remained active in the avant-garde scene, recording with [[The Residents]], [[John Zorn]], Brian Eno, [[Catherine Milliken]],... |
One of Henry Cow's influences was Frank Zappa. <ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-cow-p4475/biography</ref> <ref>https://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/interviews/chris-cutler-henry-cow-2019/</ref> | One of Henry Cow's influences was Frank Zappa. <ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/henry-cow-p4475/biography</ref> <ref>https://www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be/en/interviews/chris-cutler-henry-cow-2019/</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 05:49, 5 July 2026
Henry Cow was a British avant-garde rock/jazz band who were active between 1968 to 1978. The most permanent members were Fred Frith (guitar/violin), Tim Hodgkinson (saxophone), Andy Powell (bass), John Greaves (bass) and Chris Cutler (drums).
In 1974, Henry Cow was opening act for Captain Beefheart. After Henry Cow split in 1978, Fred Firth remained active in the avant-garde scene, recording with The Residents, John Zorn, Brian Eno, Catherine Milliken,...
One of Henry Cow's influences was Frank Zappa. [1] [2] [3] [4]
