XTC quizzes
XTC, the iconic English rock band formed in the 1970s, became pioneers of new wave and post-punk music. Their innovative sound and clever songwriting have influenced countless artists across generations.
Did You Know?
XTC recorded the hit 'Making Plans for Nigel' at The Town House Studios in London using a steel drum preset from a toy instrument to achieve its distinctive metallic percussion sound.
Practice Questions
Q:When and where was the band XTC formed?
A:XTC was formed in Swindon, England, in 1972.
Originally called Star Park, XTC grew out of Swindon’s 1970s music scene, blending punk, pop, and art-rock influences to become one of the UK's most inventive new wave bands.
Q:Who were the key members of XTC’s classic lineup?
A:Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Dave Gregory, and Terry Chambers.
These members defined XTC’s sound during their most acclaimed period, combining Partridge’s sharp songwriting, Moulding’s melodic bass lines, Gregory’s guitars, and Chambers’s steady rhythm work.
XTC Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in Swindon, England in 1976. |
| Former Names | Star Park, The Helium Kidz |
| Members | Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Barry Andrews, Dave Gregory, Terry Chambers |
| Top Albums | Drums and Wires (1979), Skylarking (1986), English Settlement (1982), Black Sea (1980), Oranges & Lemons (1989), Nonsuch (1992), White Music (1978), Mummer (1983), The Big Express (1984), Go 2 (1978). |
| Top Songs | Making Plans for Nigel (1979), Dear God (1986), Senses Working Overtime (1982), Generals And Majors (1980), Grass (1986), When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty (1979), Summer's Cauldron (1986), That's Really Super, Supergirl (1986), Earn Enough for Us (1986), Ten Feet Tall (2014). |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 Top-10 Hit |
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