Shriekback are an
English rock band formed in 1981 in
Kentish Town by
Barry Andrews, formerly of
XTC and
League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), and
Dave Allen, formerly of the
Gang of Four (bass), with Carl Marsh, formerly of Out On Blue Six (guitars/vocals) soon added to the line-up. They were joined by
Martyn Barker on drums in 1983. Other members included:
Luc Van Acker, Linda Nevill, Emma Burnham, Brian Nevill, Pedro Ortiz, Clare Hirst,
Lu Edmunds, Wendy and Sara Partridge (from
Electric Guitars), Steve Halliwell, Eve Moon,
Ivan Julian,
Mike Cozzi] and Jessica Palin/Jose Fina Cupido.