Origin: Barnsley, England
Decades: 1981–1987
The Danse Society was a positive punk (the precursory term for gothic rock) group from Barnsley, England, active from 1981 to 1987. They achieved moderate fame during their short career. Their line-up included Steve Rawlings (voice), Paul Nash (guitar), Lyndon Scarfe (keyboards), Tim Wright (bass) and Paul Gilmartin (drums). Lyndon Scarfe was replaced by David Whitaker (formally of Music for Pleasure) after the Heaven is Waiting Album. In 1980, they recorded and released their first 12" single, "Clock," ... Read More