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David Thomas, Pere Ubu

Pere Ubu frontman David Thomas dead at 71

By Paul Brannigan published

Influential experimental rock icon David Thomas passed away at his home in England yesterday, April 23

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David Thomas of Pere Ubu

David Thomas calls Pere Ubu “avant-garage” – but how prog are they?

By Mike Barnes published

They’re unmistakably American, but their lead visionary names Henry Cow, Soft Machine, Gentle Giant and Van der Graaf Generator among his motivators, and explains why his band is definitely not punk

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David Thomas of Pere Ubu performs on stage at The Roundhouse, London, United Kingdom on 30th April 1978. It was the band's first London concert, supporting Graham Parker.

"It remains a touchstone of art-rock genius, a true masterpiece": Why you should definitely own The Modern Dance by Pere Ubu

By Malcolm Dome published

Pere Ubu's 1978 esoteric art rock masterpiece The Modern Dance cleared the ground for much of the more adventurous music that's been recorded since

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Cover art for Pere Ubu - 20 Years In A Montana Silo album

Pere Ubu - 20 Years In A Montana Silo album review

By Everett True published

More strange, twisted music from Cleveland’s assault on blue-collar rock

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Cover art for Pere Ubu - Drive, He Said 1994-2002 album

Pere Ubu - Drive, He Said 1994-2002 album review

By Emma Johnston published

20 years in, and Pere Ubu were still kings of the weird frontier

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Pere Ubu - Drive, He Said 1994-2002 album artwork

Pere Ubu - Drive, He Said 1994-2002 album review

By Ian Fortnam published

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Three of a perfect Pere? Resurgent mid-period album trio boxed and expanded.

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