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After various changes of name and line-up, XTC formed in Swindon in 1976, signing to Virgin Records the following year. For the first two albums, guitarist Andy Partridge, bass player Colin Moulding and drummer Terry Chambers were joined on keyboards by Barry Andrews. His departure paved the way for guitarist Dave Gregory from 1979's Drums and Wires onwards. After Chambers left in 1983, the now studio-based band recorded with a series of guest drummers until their 12th and final album, Wasp Star, in 2000. Find out more and meet fellow fans at the links below.

Andy Partridge on Twitter

Ape the official online home of Andy Partridge

Burning Shed XTC merchandise

Chalkhills XTC online resource

Guitargonauts Dave Gregory site

Limelight's XTC channel on YouTube

Limelight on Facebook

Limelight on Twitter

Limelight mailing list

Limelight blog

Mark Thomas illustrator and cover designer

Optimism's Flames XTC fan site

Ten Feet Tall XTC fan site

X-sTatiC former cover-band site

XTC Back Porch fan discussion forum

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