Bauhaus guitarist Daniel Ash created Shades on Tail being a aspect task in 1981 with bassist Glen Campling, who was simply also a roadie for Bauhaus. When Bauhaus split up in 1983, Ash thought we would focus on his brand-new group, attracting Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins aswell. Their design ranged from light rock and roll to funk to atmospheric synth music. Ash became dissatisfied with Campling, and a Bauhaus reunion was prepared, however when Peter Murphy supported out, Ash, Haskins, and previous bassist David J, who was simply using the Jazz Butcher, made a decision to re-form as Like and Rockets.