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801 | |
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| Also known as | Eight Zero One |
| Origin | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Experimental rock, art rock, Avant Garde, progressive rock |
| Years active | 1976–1977 |
| Labels | Island Polydor Expression |
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801 were an English experimental rock supergroup band, originally formed in London in 1976 for three live concerts by Phil Manzanera (guitars, ex-Roxy Music, Quiet Sun), Brian Eno (keyboards, synthesizers, guitar, vocals and tapes, ex-Roxy Music), Bill MacCormick (bass and vocals, ex-Quiet Sun, Matching Mole), Francis Monkman (Fender Rhodes piano and clavinet, ex-Curved Air), Simon Phillips (drums and rhythm generator, later playing with Judas Priest, Mike Oldfield, as well as Toto) and Lloyd Watson (slide-guitar and vocals).[1]