Gang Of Four

Gang of Four’s politically incendiary fusion of minimalist funk, sandpaper guitar work, and stridently chanted vocals made them one of the most revolutionary bands of England’s post-punk era.

In 1976, the Leeds foursome of singer Jon King, guitarist Andy Gill, drummer Hugo Burnham, and bassist Dave Allen emerged from the same leftist punk scene as the Mekons and Delta 5.

Their 1978 debut single, “Damaged Goods,” and first two albums, 1979’s Entertainment! and 1981’s Solid Gold, would become foundational text for a massive list of groups over the years, including the Minutemen, Rage Against the Machine, and LCD Soundsystem.