◇ image via WikipediaSteve Strange
Steve Strange is a Synth-pop act. Their sound grew out of Sex Pistols and David Bowie. Those roots explain a lot about how Steve Strange arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Ultravox, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Akira Yamaoka, Midge Ure, Boy George, Spandau Ballet and Pretenders, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 8 connections around Steve Strange, reaching back through Sex Pistols and forward to Akira Yamaoka. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Hover or focus a star to read the connection. Click any star to make it the new centre.
Steve Strange connections
Steve Strange grew out of Sex Pistols and David Bowie, shares an orbit with Ultravox, went on to shape Akira Yamaoka, Midge Ure, Boy George and Spandau Ballet. 8 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
Who influenced Steve Strange
Sounds and acts that shaped Steve Strange.
Artists similar to Steve Strange
Artists and scenes sharing an orbit with Steve Strange.
Bands Steve Strange shaped
Where the influence of Steve Strange travelled next.
Ideas. Vote for what you want to see next
Shapes the roadmapMusic Personality
Your taste as a shareable persona card, with a witty roast.
Quizzes & badges
Music quizzes that earn badges and climb a leaderboard.
Friend / taste matching
Match your taste with friends and see your overlap.
Gaps
Bands you've missed that listeners with similar taste already love.