The Psychedelic Furs
Richard Butler's sandpaper voice over saxophone-flecked post-punk that keeps finding new generations, with 'Pretty in Pink' the eternal gateway.
Where to see The Psychedelic Furs
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- The Wind Creek Event CenterTickets
- Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center Tickets
- The Paramount in concert with NorthwellTickets
- Northfield Park Racino - Center StageTickets
- Ridgefield PlayhouseTickets
- O2 Academy LeedsTickets
- Usher HallTickets
- O2 Academy GlasgowTickets
- Manchester AcademyTickets
- Bristol BeaconTickets
- O2 Academy BirminghamTickets
- Brighton DomeTickets
- British Airways ARCTickets
- Austin City Limits Live at The Moody TheaterTickets
- The FactoryTickets
- Genesee TheatreTickets
- Ryman AuditoriumTickets
- The Moon - FLTickets
- Jannus LiveTickets
- The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason TheaterTickets
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - AshevilleTickets
- The NorvaTickets
- Nevermore HallTickets
- The Wind Creek Event CenterTickets
- Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center Tickets
- The Paramount in concert with NorthwellTickets
- Northfield Park Racino - Center StageTickets
About The Psychedelic Furs
The Psychedelic Furs is a post-punk band from London, UK, formed in 1977.
The band formed in London in February 1977 around Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler. Before settling on the Psychedelic Furs, they played under the names RKO, Radio and the Europeans, choosing 'psychedelic' partly to set themselves apart from punk peers who dismissed 1960s rock outright.
The original lineup included Duncan Kilburn on saxophone, Paul Wilson on drums and Roger Morris on guitar, later expanded with drummer Vince Ely and second guitarist John Ashton. Their self-titled debut, produced by Steve Lillywhite and released in 1980, reached number eighteen on the UK albums chart.
Those early records were rooted in post-punk, saxophone woven through the arrangements and Richard Butler's hoarse, drawling voice as the defining feature. Talk Talk Talk, released in 1981, brought the singles 'Dumb Waiters' and an original version of 'Pretty in Pink'.
In 1982 the band was reduced to a quartet and relocated to the US, recording Forever Now with producer Todd Rundgren; it contained 'Love My Way', their first Billboard Hot 100 entry. Mirror Moves followed, produced by Keith Forsey, and gave them 'The Ghost in You' and 'Heaven', tracks that made the band a fixture on American college radio.
After touring through 1992 the group went on hiatus, during which the Butlers worked as Love Spit Love. They resumed touring in 2000 and eventually returned to recording, releasing Made of Rain, their first studio album in nearly three decades, in 2020.
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Questions about The Psychedelic Furs
What festivals is The Psychedelic Furs playing in 2026?
The Psychedelic Furs is booked at 1 festival we cover: Darker Waves 2026.
Is The Psychedelic Furs on tour?
Yes. The Psychedelic Furs has 23 shows listed, from Ridgefield, CT on Jan 15, 2027 to Northfield, OH on May 1, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
When does The Psychedelic Furs play at Darker Waves?
Saturday, November 14, 5:20 – 6:00 PM at Waves Stage.
Where is The Psychedelic Furs from?
The Psychedelic Furs is from London, UK.
Who is in The Psychedelic Furs?
The Psychedelic Furs is Amanda Kramer, John Ashton, Ed Buller, Richard Butler, Tim Butler, Joe McGinty, Roger Morris and Mars Williams. Former members include Duncan Kilburn and Vince Ely.
When did The Psychedelic Furs form?
The Psychedelic Furs formed in London in 1977.
What was The Psychedelic Furs's first album?
The Psychedelic Furs's first album was The Psychedelic Furs (1980). The latest is Made of Rain (2020).
What kind of music does The Psychedelic Furs play?
The Psychedelic Furs plays post-punk and new-wave.