Wire

British Post-Punk Pioneers

Wire is an influential British post-punk band formed in London in 1976 by Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (bass, vocals), Bruce Gilbert (guitar), and Robert Gotobed (drums). The band is renowned for its innovative and avant-garde approach to punk rock and is often credited with helping to shape the sound of post-punk and alternative music. Their debut album, "Pink Flag" (1977), was a seminal work that featured short, sharp, minimalist songs that broke away from the traditional punk rock mold. This was followed by "Chairs Missing" (1978) and "154" (1979), which saw the band experimenting with more complex structures, synthesizers, and layered production, indicating a progression towards a more art-rock sound.