BBC Four airs a compilation of performances from the BBC to explore the ‘Goth’ style of British rock and pop in the 80s. This was a period of music in which dry ice, doomy lyrics and dyed black hair tortured skywards were only some of the constituent parts of this very British ‘tribe’ that flourished alongside Stock, Aitken and Waterman. BBC Four delves into the archives uncovering classic performances from Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, The Mission and many more.
Maybe so, but might be a decent upgrade on all those old VHS tapes we have collecting dust in a box somewhere. At least the picture will be. The audio will be compressed to hell, as with all digital tv these days
Probably the same reason that Heaven 17 are at Whitby Goth Weekend this week
Well, they became part of the scene when they started getting darker. Also influenced a few others I guess. She Wants Revenge, The Last Cry. I just hope they don't show any of their waste disposal stuff pre-Black Celebration.