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Henry Cow
Henry Cow was an English avant-garde group that formed in 1968. Their music was experimental and eclectic, drawing from jazz, rock, and classical elements....
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Curated by Ethan Walker
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Citizen King
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Living In The Heart Of The Beast
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Nine Funerals Of The Citizen King
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Viva Pa Ubu
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War
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Beautiful As The Moon / Terrible As An Army With Banners
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10 lyric pages live
4 photos available
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Citizen King
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Living In The Heart Of The Beast
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Nine Funerals Of The Citizen King
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Viva Pa Ubu
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War
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Beautiful As The Moon / Terrible As An Army With Banners
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Came To See You
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Lovers of Gold
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No More Songs
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Rapt In a Blanket
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Henry Cow was an English avant-garde group that formed in 1968. Their music was experimental and eclectic, drawing from jazz, rock, and classical elements. The band included members like Fred Frith on guitar and violin, John Greaves on bass, Lindsay Cooper on bassoon, Tim Hodgkinson on piano, and Chris Cutler on drums.
They released albums such as 'Legend' in 1973, 'Unrest' in 1974, and 'Western Culture' in 1978. Songs like 'Nine Funerals Of The Citizen King' and 'Living In The Heart Of The Beast' reflect their complex, politically charged compositions. Their unconventional sound often faced criticism and made it difficult to book venues.
Henry Cow disbanded in 1978. Their members pursued solo work and collaborations afterward. The group's approach to improvisation and instrumentation influenced later experimental musicians.
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