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The Psychedelic Furs, whose name was inspired from the 1966 Velvet Underground song “Venus in Furs,” were formed in Britain in 1977 by brothers Richard Butler (vocals) and Tim Butler (bass), alongside saxophone player Duncan Kilburn and guitarist Roger Morris. By enough time they released their self-titled debut recording in …

Richard Butler arrived around the U.K. rock and roll picture in 1977 because the enigmatic lead vocalist for the Psychedelic Furs. The group’s heady mixture of punk, post-rock, and fresh wave received them legions of followers all over the world. The group disbanded in 1991, prompting Butler to create the …