Why are Echo and the Bunnymen called that?
In the 1982 book Liverpool Explodes!, Will Sergeant explained the origin of the band’s name: We had this mate who kept suggesting all these names like The Daz Men or Glisserol and the Fan Extractors. Echo and the Bunnymen was one of them. I thought it was just as stupid as the rest.
What happened to Echo & the Bunnymen?
One more studio album, Echo & the Bunnymen (1987), was released before McCulloch left the band to pursue a solo career in 1988. The following year, de Freitas was killed in a motorcycle accident, and the band re-emerged with a new line-up….
| Echo & the Bunnymen discography | |
|---|---|
| Singles | 30 |
What was Echo & the Bunnymen biggest hit?
The Killing Moon
1: The Killing Moon (from ‘Ocean Rain’, 1984) Topping our list of the best Echo And The Bunnymen songs, The Killing Moon is, by Will Sergeant’s own admission, such a defining tune, it’s “almost like the only thing we’ve ever done”. But what a thing to be remembered for.
Who wrote Echo and the Bunnymen songs?
Ian McCulloch
Ian McCulloch: Well, no one treasured the songs more than me. A lot of the reason for doing it was we have been playing some of the songs for nearly forty years, and some of them are forty years old like Rescue.
Are Echo and the Bunnymen religious?
Echo & the Bunnymen are as much a religious denomination as a band. And rewriting a prayer is tricky business. Echo & the Bunnymen are as much a religious denomination as a band.
Who did Echo and the Bunnymen influence?
Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Pavement, The Foo Fighters, Coldplay, and The Killers have all cited the Liverpool group’s psychedelic take on post-punk as a key influence, and echoes of The Bunnymen’s shadowy sonics can be heard in revivalists like Interpol, post-metal bands like Deftones, and emo pioneers like Jawbox.
Are Echo And The Bunnymen Goth?
The intriguing inclusion of such seemingly tangential goth acts as the Jesus and Mary Chain, Skinny Puppy, Cocteau Twins, Echo & the Bunnymen, and Dali’s Car force the listener to rethink their definitions of “goth.”
Is the killing moon about God?
While many have tried to define the song’s sound and the meaning behind the lyrics, the truth is that, according to its creator McCulloch, “It’s about everything, from birth to death to eternity and God – whatever that is – and the eternal battle between fate and the human will.
What is Julian Cope doing now?
JULIAN COPE ANNOUNCES WINTER 2020 TOUR Julian will be touring the UK in support of his forthcoming new album (released January 2020).
What age is Ian McCulloch?
63 years (May 5, 1959)Ian McCulloch / Age
What music genre is Echo and the Bunnymen?
Alternative/IndieEcho & the Bunnymen / Genre
Is Duran Duran goth?
Yes, Duran Duran had a goth side project. Arcadia warrants mention on its own as hypnotic, seductive art-rock cloaked in minimal synth atmospherics.
What year was the killing moon?
1984The Killing Moon / Released
Where are Echo and the Bunnymen from?
Liverpool, United KingdomEcho & the Bunnymen / Origin
Is Ian McCulloch married?
Lorraine FoxIan McCulloch / Spouse (m. 1983–2003)
Where does Ian McCulloch live now?
Despite his successes around the world, Ian has always kept Liverpool as home. “It’s the only place I could ever live,” he says, pausing for a second. “Family are important and my family are here. I’m away a lot, but I like having a base here.