Roxy Music facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roxy Music
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Roxy Music on TopPop in 1973. Left to right: Eddie Jobson, Paul Thompson, Phil Manzanera, Bryan Ferry, Sal Maida, Andy Mackay
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| Origin | County Durham/London, England |
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| Years active | 1970–1976, 1978–1983, 2001–2011, 2019 |
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| Past members | Bryan Ferry Phil Manzanera Andy MacKay Paul Thompson Brian Eno Graham Simpson Eddie Jobson John Wetton John Gustafson David O'List Rik Kenton Roger Bunn Dexter Lloyd Gary Tibbs |
Roxy Music was a famous English rock band. They started in 1970 with Bryan Ferry and Graham Simpson. Bryan Ferry was the lead singer and wrote most of their songs.
Other important members were Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe), and Paul Thompson (drums). Brian Eno also played synthesizer and created special sounds.
The band took breaks in 1976 and 1983. But they got back together for concerts in 2001. They played shows off and on for several years after that.
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What Made Roxy Music Special?
Roxy Music became very popular in Europe and Australia in the 1970s. Their first album, called Roxy Music, came out in 1972.
They were pioneers of glam rock, which is a style of rock music known for its flashy clothes and theatrical performances. They also influenced early punk rock music. Many new wave bands looked up to them. They were also very creative with electronic music.
Their Unique Style
Roxy Music was known for their cool and stylish look. They loved glamorous fashions. Their music and their visual style went hand-in-hand.
Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno also had successful careers on their own. Brian Eno became one of the most important music producers in the late 1900s.
Major Albums and Achievements
Roxy Music's last studio album was Avalon, released in 1982. This album sold very well in the United States. It was certified Platinum, which means it sold over a million copies.
In 2005, the band started working on a new album. It would have been their first album with Brian Eno since 1973. However, Bryan Ferry later decided to release the songs as his own solo album. This album, called Olympia, came out in 2010. Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera, and Andy Mackay all played on it.
Later Years and Recognition
In 2011, Roxy Music played concerts to celebrate their 40th anniversary. After that, they stopped performing together.
In 2019, Roxy Music was added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is a special place that honors the most important rock and roll artists.
Images for kids
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Roxy Music, 1974
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Roxy Music on stage during concert at London's ExCeL Exhibition Centre, July 2006
See also
In Spanish: Roxy Music para niños
