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Tenpole Tudor
Tenpole Tudor formed in Liverpool in 1979 with Edward Tudor-Pole on vocals, Adrian Borland on guitar, Simon Smith on bass, and Mick White on drums. Their...
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Tenpole Tudor formed in Liverpool in 1979 with Edward Tudor-Pole on vocals, Adrian Borland on guitar, Simon Smith on bass, and Mick White on drums. Their sound didn't fit neatly into punk or new wave categories, and Tudor-Pole's surreal lyrics and stage presence made them stand out from other bands at the time.
In 1981 they released the album 'Songs for Swinging Larvae,' which included 'Wunderbar.' That song became their most recognizable track with its catchy melody and Tudor-Pole's lyrics about a 'fairground in my mind.' The band's offbeat approach sometimes drew criticism, with Tudor-Pole facing accusations that he denied.
Guitarist Adrian Borland died in 1982, which effectively ended the band's run. They left behind a small catalog that includes 'Wunderbar,' a song that still surfaces occasionally in post-punk discussions.
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