Suicide

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Suicide is an influential English punk band formed in the 1970s, known for its pioneering role in the synth-punk and electronic music scenes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf band
proto-punk band
synth-punk band
activeYearsStart 1970s
countryOfOrigin United States
United States of America
genre electronic music
electropunk
experimental rock
industrial music
minimal synth
no wave
post-punk
proto-punk
synth-pop
synth-punk
hasMember Alan Vega
Martin Rev
inception 1970
influenced Bruce Springsteen
Daft Punk
Depeche Mode
Nick Cave
Nine Inch Nails
Soft Cell
Sonic Youth
The Jesus and Mary Chain
locationOfFormation New York
New York City
notableFact Suicide is regarded as a pioneering act in electronic music and synth-punk
Suicide often used minimalist drum machines and synthesizers instead of a traditional rock band setup
Suicide was known for confrontational and provocative live performances
linked to: Suicide discography

Suicide was one of the first bands to describe their music as punk in the early 1970s
The debut album Suicide (1977) is frequently cited as highly influential in alternative and electronic music
notableWork Alan Vega · Martin Rev (1980 EP)
Cheree
Frankie Teardrop
Ghost Rider
Suicide (1977 album)
Suicide (1980 album)
occupationOfMember Alan Vega was the vocalist of Suicide
linked to: Alan Vega

Martin Rev was the keyboardist of Suicide
recordLabel Blast First
Mute Records
Red Star Records
ZE Records

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Craig Leon associatedWith Suicide