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Blue Orchids

Blue Orchids are an English post-punk band formed in Manchester in 1979, when Martin Bramah left the Fall, after playing on the band's debut album Live at the Witch Trials. Christened by Salford-based punk poet John Cooper Clarke the band recorded for Rough Trade and acted as backing band for the Velvet Underground's Nico before a 25-year period of intermittent activity and fluctuating line-ups.

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
United Kingdom
Founded
1979
Labels
London Records
LTM
Cherry Red Records
Rough Trade
Last updated: October 1st, 2013·MusicBrainz

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