Electronic
This powerful UK duo was formed by Johnny Marr (b. John Martin Maher, 31 October 1963, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire, England) and Bernard Sumner (b. Bernard Dicken, 4 January 1956, Salford, Lancashire, England), both formerly key members of very successful Manchester-based bands, the Smiths and New Order, respectively. Although they first worked together in 1983, Electronic was not formed until 1989. After a brief period as guitarist for Matt Johnson's The The and work with various well-known artists, such as David Byrne and the Pretenders, Electronic marked Marr's move into more commercial territory. His instinct for infectious, melodic pop guitar and Sumner's songwriting and programming ability proved to be an effective combination. Their first single, "Getting Away With It", was released in 1989 on Manchester's highly respected Factory Records and featured the Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant as guest vocalist. This inspired move helped the record to number 12 in the UK chart. The individual track records of the three musicians immediately gave the band a high profile, arousing the interest of both the press and the public.
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Albums
- (2006) Get The Message: The Best Of Electronic
- (2005) Getting Away With It
- (2000) Twisted Tenderness
- (1996) Raise the Pressure
- (1996) Raise The Pressure
- (1991) Electronic
- (1991) Electronic
Top Tracks
- Getting Away With It
- Get The Message
- Disappointed (2006 Remastered 7" Single Mix)
- Getting Away With It (2006 Remastered Album Version)
- Getting Away With It (Full Length Version)
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