808 State

808 State

808 State are an electronic music outfit formed in 1988 in Manchester, England taking their name from the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of acid house, they were formed by Graham Massey (from ex-Factory Records band Biting Tongues), Martin Price and Gerald Simpson (later to record as A Guy Called Gerald). They released their debut Newbuild in 1988. Autechre and Aphex Twin have often cited the album as being enormously influential Read more on Last.fm

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Appearances

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16/11/1989
Pacific
Mimed Studio Performance

LAST

22/08/1991
Lift
Top 40 Breaker Clip

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Artist Appearances

Episode Performance
22/08/1991 Lift
Top 40 Breaker Clip
14/02/1991 In Yer Face
Mimed Studio Performance
22/11/1990 Cubik/olympic
Mimed Studio Performance
08/11/1990 Cubik/olympic
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30/11/1989 Pacific
Mimed Studio Performance
16/11/1989 Pacific
Mimed Studio Performance

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