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Echo & the Bunnymen are a seminal Liverpool post-punk band known for atmospheric guitars and baritone vocals, with enduring hits like "The Killing Moon." Their influential albums and dynamic live shows continue to attract new fans and critics alike.
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Echo & the Bunnymen formed in Liverpool in 1978, part of the same post-punk scene that produced bands like Echo & the Bunnymen's hometown peers and helped define 1980s British alternative music
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Q:Who were the founding members of the band?
A:Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, and Les Pattinson founded it.
McCulloch (vocals), Sergeant (guitar) and Pattinson (bass) formed the core; Pete de Freitas joined later on drums, completing their classic lineup and sound.
Q:How is their signature sound usually described?
A:Atmospheric guitars with moody, baritone vocals.
A blend of reverb-drenched guitars, melodic basslines and introspective lyrics creates a cinematic, melancholic atmosphere central to post-punk and early alternative sounds.
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