The Durutti Column is a British band formed in 1978 in Manchester, primarily the project of guitarist and composer Vini Reilly. The band's name was inspired by the Spanish Civil War anarchist group known as the Durruti Column. Over the years, The Durutti Column has been associated with the post-punk movement, though their sound is not easily categorized, often incorporating classical guitar styles, jazz, and electron
... MoreThe Durutti Column is a British band formed in 1978 in Manchester, primarily the project of guitarist and composer Vini Reilly. The band's name was inspired by the Spanish Civil War anarchist group known as the Durruti Column. Over the years, The Durutti Column has been associated with the post-punk movement, though their sound is not easily categorized, often incorporating classical guitar styles, jazz, and electronic music. Reilly is known for his distinctive style of playing, which includes intricate fingerpicking and the use of echo and delay effects to create a unique soundscape.
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