The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs

The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched-earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet.

Born out of the UK post-punk scene and led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands at college and alternative radio, scoring a flurry of major hits with Love My Way, Pretty In Pink, Heaven, The Ghost In You and Heartbreak Beat. In all, they released eight studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, a live concert DVD and inspiring one of the most iconic motion picture soundtracks of all time.

Nearly thirty years later, their latest release, Made Of Rain, has charted in a multitude of countries and became the Furs’ second highest ranked UK album ever. It was prominently featured in the end-of-year “Best Albums” chart roundup in dozens of publications worldwide.

But the Furs especially thrive live in concert, having headlined at the UK’s famed Glastonbury Festival and, more recently, at esteemed venues including the Hollywood Bowl, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and New York’s Radio City Music Hall among others. With a dazzling live show, they continue to tour quite regularly across the globe.

The Psychedelic Furs touring lineup remains Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (bass), Rich Good (guitar), Amanda Kramer (keyboards) and Zachary Alford (drums).