XTC

XTC was an English rock band. Its members were: Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Barry Andrews, Dave Gregory, Nick Preston, and Terry Chambers. XTC started in 1976. They had their biggest success in the late 1970s and most of the 1980s. XTC was best known in their home country of England, but they had some fame in other countries like the United States. Their 2 biggest hits in the U.S. are "Dear God" and "The Mayor Of Simpleton". Some of XTC's other hit songs include "Making Plans For Nigel", "Senses Working Overtime", and "Are You Receiving Me".

XTC
XTC after a show in Toronto on 3 October 1978. From left to right: Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Terry Chambers, and Barry Andrews
Background information
Also known as	The Dukes of Stratosphear, Terry and the Lovemen, The Three Wise Men
Origin	Swindon, England, United Kingdom
Genres	New wave, psychedelic pop, art pop, post-punk, alternative rock
Years active	1976–2006
Labels	Cooking Vinyl, Geffen, Idea, Virgin
Past member(s)	Andy Partridge Colin Moulding Dave Gregory Terry Chambers Barry Andrews Nick Preston
Website	www.ape.uk.net

XTC made a total of 13 studio albums. Their last album came out in 2000 and they broke up in 2005. Andy Partridge, the band's singer, says he doesn't think XTC will ever get back together.

One interesting thing about XTC is that they almost never did live concerts since 1982. The reason for that is because Andy Partridge sometimes got very nervous performing on stage in front of thousands of people.

Other websites

• XTC official site
• Chalkhills: XTC fan site
• Optimisms Flames: another fan site