Freur

Freur was the name of the first band of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith, presently of the dance act Underworld. Formed 1982 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales by Karl Hyde, Rick Smith (who previously released the single 'I Don't Like Cars' in 1981 as The Screen Gemz) and Alfie Thomas. The band originally had only a graphic 'squiggle' for a name. In 1983, after recruiting John Warwicker and drummer Bryn Burrows, they struck a recording deal with a major label

Influenced by: Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Talking Heads

Label:

Major label (1983)

Active:

1982-1986

Scene:

Cardiff, Wales

Side projects

• Underworld
• The Screen Gemz

• CeromanticsFri, Aug 28
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• The ManhattansSun, Nov 29
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• Sex Pistols & Frank CarterTue, Sep 29
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• SmithereensThu, Jul 16
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• J. RobbinsThu, Oct 15
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• Cloak and Devil LustWed, Sep 2
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• Air SupplySat, Nov 14
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• Private EventFri, Jul 24
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