ENO-UGH IS ENOUGH
The ex-member says the motives behind the comeback leave a "bad taste"...
BRIAN ENO has criticised the reformation of ROXY MUSIC, saying the motives behind it leave a "bad taste".
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Eno, who left the band in 1973, said Roxy Music is "history" to him.
He said: "I'm not interested anymore. I mean, it's obvious why it's being done. Why does anyone have a reunion? They've suddenly been fired up with a whole bunch of incredible new ideas that have been lying dormant for the last 25 years? I just don't like the idea. It leaves a bad taste."
After Eno left the band he embarked on a successful solo career as musician and producer. Roxy Music continued until the early '80s, when mainman Bryan Ferry left the band to persue a solo career.
Roxy Music announced their reformation last month. The reformed group will feature Ferry alongside saxophonist Andy Mackay and guitarist Phil Manzanera. Their last tour was in 1983.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Eno, who left the band in 1973, said Roxy Music is "history" to him.
He said: "I'm not interested anymore. I mean, it's obvious why it's being done. Why does anyone have a reunion? They've suddenly been fired up with a whole bunch of incredible new ideas that have been lying dormant for the last 25 years? I just don't like the idea. It leaves a bad taste."
After Eno left the band he embarked on a successful solo career as musician and producer. Roxy Music continued until the early '80s, when mainman Bryan Ferry left the band to persue a solo career.
Roxy Music announced their reformation last month. The reformed group will feature Ferry alongside saxophonist Andy Mackay and guitarist Phil Manzanera. Their last tour was in 1983.
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