Ultravox: A Brief History

Discover Ultravox in this journey through their history in our latest video, "Ultravox: A Brief History." This video provides a concise overview of the band's origins, evolution, and notable moments, featuring insightful quotes from interviews with key members like Midge Ure and John Foxx.

Discover how Ultravox emerged in the early 1970s, the influences that shaped their sound, and the transitions they underwent over the years. From their humble beginnings to their impact on the New Wave genre, this video offers a glimpse into the fascinating story of Ultravox.
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[derekporter]

Have watched a few videos about my all time favourite band, and still can't get my head around the sad fact that Chris is no longer around. A huge loss and a very underrated bass player. I feel privileged to have seen the reunion "Return to Eden" tour in Edinburgh. It was a magical night and the memories of that gig I will always treasure. R.I.P Chris you legend.

[michelledennett]

Still find it hard to believe Chris has passed, fantastic bass player, keyboards, synths, programmer, Psychology Graduate and all round good guy; you are missed dearly. xxx
Ultravox have been my favourite band since I first heard Vienna at a young age, loved them ever since…

[matsfrommusic]

One of my favourite bands of all time, just a bundle of great songs and pure talent. Pioneers in many ways.

[robertleem]

Have got all their albums along with Visage, the track Fade to Grey and Night Train are simply superb. Favourite Ultravox tracks are Lament and Visions in Blue, saw Midge Ure at Scarborough outdoor arena

[HomelandConspiracy]

I'm so glad I was able to see them in the US. Still listen to both UV & John Foxx to this day.

[stevenr]

It is true that the video to Vienna was shot mainly in London but the band was actually in Vienna for at least one day shooting on location. I still have an article from a local newspaper including a photo as I was a big fan. Hard to believe Midge Ure was never in Vienna. He got it spot on. The whole album, in particular "New Europeans" and "Mister X".

[batphink]

Fabulous band I had the great pleasure of seeing live at Massey Hall in Toronto in 1982 for the Quartet Tour and of course they were amazing! RIP Chris!

[adrianfewster]

They were nothing until Midge Ure arrived. I was a teen during their success.

[lordmuntague]

Very good indeed. Small point - Chris Allen initially changed his name to Chris St John, he became Chris Cross from the Vienna album onwards. Magnificent bass player, very much missed.

[christopheradderley]

In 1999 I was lucky enough to have been invited onto the bus with John Foxx for his ten date UK "Subterranean Tour". Particularly at the Glasgow Barrowlands, Manchester Apollo and Shepherds Bush Empire, the atmosphere was more akin to being at a football match. He's loved. At the end of tour party John played some of his songs on a piano in the hotel lobby. A hugely talented and genuinely friendly gentleman. Thankyou for this episode.
My favourite Ultravox! album is
"Systems of Romance" 🧡

[martinquarton]

Saw the last tour of John Foxx's Ultravox.

[jawkneekat]

So glad I got to see them live on the Quartet and Return To Eden Tours. <3

[David]

Never got the chance to see Ultravox live unfortunately. Although I did see Midge Ure live here in Sydney in 2020. He put on a great show.

[donatoiacovino]

John Foxx's Ultravox was the better of the two versions

[rachelar]

"Vienna" outsold Dolce and was number one in Ireland anyway! So there

[beatepatitaalexandriacha-nwng]

At end of 1980 I came from Kiel to Munich and after school took a look about the city and at Ostbahnhof area was a music shop and the windows full with the first album from Ultravox and bought it....Vienna catched me and the band... always wanted to be in Vienna...then November 1981 they was in Munich in the Schwabinger Braeu and I was there, at age of 15. Was wow and still wanted to be in Vienna....then work started and always when I wanted to go to was not able, something happened. Was second time in a concert when Monument came out. 1998 was one my first flight to Egypt and was overflowing Vienna, thought shit, want to be there....2003 to 2006 of work I was in Austria worked in Vienna, sure I was in the city at the dome having my coffee and remember....now I live in Egypt and sure always listen to the songs from Ultravox. Started now 43 years ago...time is running, but when I hear songs still I am 15 ... Greetings from Alexandria having my Shishah and listen to this music 😃😜😊

[jazztheglass]

Believe it was Seymour Stein, head of Sire Records who coined the phrase " New Wave "

[newcreator]

I think the Brillant album is the best Ultravox's album ever.

[evilelf]

Always admired billy curry's work, seriously underestimated, foxx is a prolific songwriter, his solo work is as good if not better than when he was fronting ultravox.

[stevenr]

Hm. 1980 winter to 81 I was in Vienna (coming from GB). Lived the "Ballsaison" (i.e. opened a ball in the Hofburg). My internal soundtrack was "Vienna". They really got it right. I continued with Rage In Eden and many more winters in Vienna. Until 2012 when I first saw them "live" (in Vienna). The whole show was fake. Playback. Was heavy to be that disappointed at the age of 50!