Bauhaus were an English
post-punk band, formed in
Northampton, England in 1978. The group consisted of
Peter Murphy (vocals, occasional instruments),
Daniel Ash (guitar),
Kevin Haskins (drums) and
David J (bass). Although they dropped the numerical portion within a year of formation, the band was originally named
Bauhaus 1919, in reference to the first operating year of the art school
Bauhaus. Generally considered the first
gothic rock group, Bauhaus were known for their gloomy sound and dark image. Musically however, the band was also quite diverse. Throughout their career, they incorporated a variety of genres, ranging from
reggae to
art rock.