He's a genius. His music reconnected the two sides of brain. Restored my sanity. Saved my life.

I was married to Robin Simon when he was in Ultravox, then Magazine, then played guitar on John Foxx's solo projects. Robin was and is a musical genius and never received the notoriety he should have gotten. Although Robin and I split up in the early 80's, we shared good times.

@eurostarnamastar3128

Жыл бұрын

Yes...he was an excellent guitarist !!!

@astridpauli2145

Жыл бұрын

I am gonna check his work out. Probably one of many great musicians who never got the attention he deserved.

@andrewjohnstone963

8 ай бұрын

He was a superb guitarist anyone who had to follow John McGeoch had to be on the money His work on Systems is soaring ❤

@johncurrie61

2 ай бұрын

Hi Grace, always loved Robin's guitar playing, without it Systems of Romance would not been the classic it is.

@Lexington101

Ай бұрын

Was he the guitar palyer on Sytems of Romance?

Lived next door to him for a few years in Highgate. He is such a hero, I used to listen to him writing through my bedroom wall. Hi Dennis.

This was one of the coolest things I have ever attended. Met him after it and he was super friendly.

@JulietSchwartzMartinez

7 жыл бұрын

Cowol Jar Woff Lucky you! I've been a huge fan of John's since the 70s.

@kaiw.k6094

7 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest musicians in the late 70's and early 80's. Without him, would not have been

@gingerbella4344

5 жыл бұрын

Don't often envy people, but damn I wish I'd been there and met him. Also been a fan since the 70s!

@Thirdfish

3 жыл бұрын

He was my lecturer at Uni. He was/is a talented graphic designer.

First time I've heard John Foxx talk, what a revelation after 40+ years from buying his albums as a kid.

Europe after the rain was a great success in Spain, I met him with that song, he showed me something new, it changed my life

Metamatic is one of the greatest albums of all time.

@TheAnnas4cats

4 жыл бұрын

Systems of romance !

@Peter_Cetera

3 жыл бұрын

Metamatic was a masterpiece!

@kevfullo

3 жыл бұрын

Fact

@josephwagner3224

9 ай бұрын

Heard it first in 1980 and qas totally blown away, especially from the first track, "Plaza."

When in the benefit of hindsight the last 50 years popular music is written few will appear in the same breath as John Foxx. I am delighted you gave him a voice. This is important public broadcasting. With thanks

In 1999 I was fortunate enough to have been invited onto the bus for John's ten date Subterranean Tour of the UK. The audiences, particularly at the Glasgow Barrowlands, Manchester Apollo and Shepherds Bush Empire were more akin to a football match. He's loved. At the end of tour party in a London hotel John played some of his songs on a piano in the lobby. Extraordinarily talented and genuinely friendly gentleman 🧡

I could listen to Dennis Leigh/John Foxx talking all day. Such an interesting gentleman to listen to, and a very inspirational artist and musician. As an illustrator and photographer myself, I've followed his work for years and have been a fan of his since the first time I heard Underpass when it hit the UK Top 40 way back in 1980.

@davidellis5141

5 жыл бұрын

You sound a tad pretentious , but in a good way. Art for Art's sake. 😎

Original Ultravox was brilliant, I listen to the music toay just as avidly as i did at the time. John Foxx is wonderful

@gingerbella4344

5 жыл бұрын

Same :D

@pjpj2639

5 жыл бұрын

Saw them in college in Chicago and was part of a time ...great experimental period ...

@sandyotelli8886

5 жыл бұрын

John Foxx is much better solo👽🎹😄Ultravox best leader is Midge Ure🎤🎸💜⚓

I love this man...

literally a silver fox. Humble guy, inspiring us all for over 40 years.

@niellalien

2 жыл бұрын

Silver Foxx 🙃

Class thanks sad that not enough younger people know of his work and his contribution to music

A lovely charming bloke with no big ego problem. Really enjoyed this and have recommended it to others. Thanks for sharing

@macmawfilms4102

5 жыл бұрын

Have met him a few times and yes he is such a Lovely man and such a pleasant person to meet..

I'm really getting into John Foxx music. "Metamatic" is a masterpiece.... It still sounds bizarre and futuristic to me. Gary Numan's biggest influence and it's obvious to me ☺️

Boy, this guy John Foxx truly does get the meaning of life. Rarely do you see a person who is so comfortable with who he is, what he is. He completely gets that his past, his present, his future are something to be accepted and be at ease with. Move on. Keep moving on. Experience all you can. Be content with where you are and who you are. Foxx expresses that in spades throughout this interview.

@niellalien

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking something similar just now. I think he's aged really well -- can you believe that he's almost 80? -- and that is his secret, he knows how to just BE! Bless him!

Absolutely wonderful. John Foxx was way ahead of his time both musically and artistically .

Fascinating just listening to him, his insights are well worth thinking about. Only recently picked up on listening to his music again, actually first time since the brilliant The Garden was released and he's still creating fantastic soundscapes today! What he does with the Maths is outstanding! Thanks for posting this.

John Foxx & Gary Numan should've done something together in 79-80. What a song that would've been

@minnietheminx

9 ай бұрын

Numan has said what a great influence John Foxx was. They did do this together kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYWmpcqhldS0YKw.html

Systems of Romance is an outright classic , any genre. The influence it had on musical advancement is beyond any dispute and together with the icy one-man show Metamatic both albums altered the landscape for the better. John Foxx is an icon and a visionary. I played "Metal Beat" recently and the person's first statement was "Wow! Music of the future" . LOL

If John Foxx wrote an autobiography I reckon it would be a cracking read.

This men is a genius

Wow... great questions and great answers. His remembrance of Conny Plank was incredible.

To see them live, Particularly John, defies words. Unbelievable and incredible

Sensational ,,,to say the least, i love his music, his vision and taste. inspiring. For me.

john foxx has always been one of the most fasinating individuals i have ever know , such a great mind of creativity .

Strange connections here. I played 'additional synthesizers' on Metamatic and grew up in Adelaide. Both many years ago now. Solidarity! Peace & Love.

What a cool lecture to be able to attend ! Lucky students.

Genius.John is a true legend.

Not watched this yet but I KNOW i'm going to love it! :)

Brillant talk and deep moving piano solo at the end ! A great man and artist to be remembered !

A great musician and also a great poet. Some of his lyrics are really good poetry, with vivid and weird images. Thanks for the upload.

I still have ‘metamatic’ on vinyl

@davidellis5141

5 жыл бұрын

On The Plaza !

1:24:24 Love how he almost goes into David Sylvian's Night Porter! Another Satie-influenced quiet man.

@paulkazjack

6 жыл бұрын

Well spotted!

@markpaulo269

4 жыл бұрын

oil on canvas.

Ahhh, I kept anticipating the end of the piano composition...but when it came I didn't want it to be over... lovely.

John Foxx is a true muse: Muses never made masterpieces for themselves- they inspire selflessly.

I saw Ultravox on the “punk” day of the 1978 Reading festival, they were on after Sham 69 and before headliners The Jam. Completely original and totally at odds with everyone else. They nobly completed their set despite the Sham army skinheads raining a shower of cans down on them. Those were the days!

@azami123

6 ай бұрын

A lot of people didn't get Ultravox at the time. I went to gigs at the Marquee and anything else I could get to xx

john foxx rules,what an artist

No need to have a master in musicology to understand how this guy and Electrovox started all of the english synthpop, and influenced Bowie, Numan, Human League, Depeche Mode and so on ! Just enough to have some good ears. I have to rediscover their discography, they were stunning !

@crhkrebs

2 жыл бұрын

I think Xavier has the same spell checker as me, lol.

@netyoda

2 жыл бұрын

I think you'll find Bowie maybe influenced John, not the other way around.

Great stuff.............Thank you...

I go to many many gigs but always always miss things like this! Thanks for posting it. Brilliant.

@Zeal808

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Williams same

not seen this before,very clever man,and very humble with it,what a shame it was only an hour or so of chatting

Thank you for sharing this evenings' conversation

Great interview. Thanks.

What a delightful interview Thank you

What an excellent night!

I was lucky to see/hear Ultravox Systems Of Romance tour at The Marque club in London 1978. Came home to rAdelaide & rebuilt into TerminalTwist

Would love to have been there and met him! Thanks for sharing this for Ultravox fans everywhere !

John foxx as a massive influence on my photography The way I want still to go with my work . There's so much out there to photograph just tune in to the surroundings . I go to a place called Preston park It as a woods so magical and draws you in its like a mile path of trees forest just takes you to another world of peace . Also I go to winter Hill and photograph there I'm at peace with my camera and I play my mp3 just Traqual music n story's helps me to focus lol punn... Thanks to John foxx as he as his influences he's mine Be lovely to meet one day and photograph John xxx Follow your wishes and dreams never give up One life one chance

Love from Italy!

What an artist !

It was a brilliant evening!

I miss you Mr. Foxx. Get in touch. It's been years. XXXX

This has been an education (excuse the pun!) What a modest guy John is.

John doesn't get the recognition he deserves, it's sad that not enough people are aware of his contribution to music.

@WAZA___

2 жыл бұрын

@Collision Cuz none of hes records were hit worthy. Good songs but not good enough to gain him a huge fan base.

@niellalien

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. People love to throw around the term "underrated." John Foxx is truly underrated!

@niellalien

2 жыл бұрын

@@WAZA___ Yeah, and you know, that's basically how he's wanted it. He's never wanted to be a huge pop star.

Hola ,y gracias por tan gran persona como musico ,me enkanta tanta unidad entre el mismo...pareciera me hablara a mi persona junto a Gary Newman and M. Urie.....

Got to know him for a few years at university. Top guy!

Underpass (16:35) ~~! Perfect one, gonna listen it forever! I've found it on Electrocity vol. 1 (by Ecki Stieg) many years ago, and that's how it started :).

Think 1978 ...ultravox a great band...fresh..energy

what a lovely man

god i love him

So good so cool...... 👍👍👍👏👏👏

wonderful

true legend

I first heard Underpass in the early eighties on a Virgin compilation cassette. I was in art school then and thought it was JG Ballardesque. I never saw an Interview with John Fox, he is quite personable.

beautiful man (8 he's just so nice to listen to

Maybe ‘Blurred Girl’ could be considered the love song on ‘Metamatic,’ although it’s more of a longing song than love song.

What a guy!

wunderschön, interplay

I would have loved to have heard a collaboration between John and David Sylvian !

28:20 Actually, Gary Numan did a talk like this one (see Cornell Library's ''When the Machines Rock - Gary Numan Keynote Interview'' on YT) where he said that he wrote the lyrics to ''Cars'' after surviving being attacked by another driver stopped in the street in front of him. Said he wasn't certain why they were after him. Locked inside, he was safe and escaped by driving up on the sidewalk or something like that. Shortly afterward ''Here in my car, I feel safest of all, I can lock all my doors... Its the only way to live, in cars'' came to him when he put words to the track.

Top man 👍🎹

merci

Note to presenters: lower the seat height or raise the background screen...

I must say that "metamatic" really influenced and impressed me in 1981 . Actually i compared to Kraftwerk and PinkFloyd.

My 3yo toddler loves Underpass/pants (sorry John!) and knows all the words😊

And I knew just a few bits of their production

I went to the same art school. Wow

Genius is never appreciated 😊

Can't believe he's old like me 😉

this makes me feel like my limited stabs at creativity, (i can't help it) may be artistic--oddtistic a friend once said--so be it

We were somebody's sons...

The Frozen Ones.....hahahahah hahahah

It was interesting that John didn’t mention the Human League’s 1979 album “Reproduction” when he was talking about anyone using electronics to write song based electronic music. I wonder if he was aware of that album, and also the 1978 track “Warm Leatherette from 1978 at the time of leaving Ultravox.

@tazcaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Ultravox was around well before 1978

@tazcaddy

3 жыл бұрын

I purchased an album in 1976

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2020

He who can does.....ergo John Foxx

sur la Piazza, les Italiens boivent leur café.. un Anglais les observe. A new kind of dynamics !

Th piece he played at the end was beautiful, what was it called?

Interesting he was that interested in electronic music, since Ultravox went even more "electronic" after he split. I thought he was the reason Ultravox had so much guitar in their early music. I wish they would've kept it (guitar) more prominent in their later songs. Vienna was the tipping point for me. After that (their alter albums) were way too much synth for me. To this day my favorite Ultravox songs are all the earliest from the 1st 2 albums... the songs with lots of guitar.

@niellalien

2 жыл бұрын

They went more electronic but pop too. John never seemed to want to make pop.

Join foxxx genius..,

The lighting across his head is realy bad

I saw them live 3 times in 78. Loved the first 2 albums. That 3rd album Systems was dreadful. It was time for the Group to end, in my own view. That Vienna period with Midge Ure is unmentionable.

@andrewjohnstone963

8 ай бұрын

Ah a kindred spirit Spot on analysis Thanks

@nicholashnatyk4470

3 ай бұрын

Aw, come on, they couldn't have kept on doing Satday Nite in the City of The Dead, Young Savage, or Artificial Life, e.g., FOREVER, ya know?😅

17:50 Underpants!

Strange,....still haven't heard a genius without grey hair! Ha ha ha!

Don't get me wrong. The Garden is easily one of my favorite albums ever, but is it me or Dennis has kind of a stutter?

Ultravox?

@niellalien

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, first rendition

e's got a tinfoil top head

19:00 Underpants!