Godot (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | November 1980 |
| Founder | Dave Hughes, Keith Hartley |
| Headquarters | England |
| Products | Synthpop music, Extended Player (EP), "Something's Missing" (single) |
Godot was a synthpop group from England, established in November 1980 by Merseyside-based musicians Dave Hughes (handling instruments) and Keith Hartley (vocals and instruments). Prior to Godot, Hughes was a founding figure in the synthpop ensemble Dalek I Love You and had collaborated with Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). Hartley, on the other hand, served as the frontman for Radio Blank.
In November 1980, Hughes departed from OMD to create Godot alongside Hartley, who was employed as a fireman at the time. The duo released their EP Extended Player in 1981, initially without affiliation to any record label. Around this period, Alan Gill reassembled Dalek I Love You and brought Hartley into the lineup.
Following Hartley's exit from Godot, Hughes expanded the band by recruiting Ronnie Stone (guitar), Steve Byrne (lead vocals), and Martin Cooper (saxophone). The group supported Dalek I Love You on tour during late 1981 but dissolved after Stone left to become a member of China Crisis.
In August 1982, Pinnacle Records issued Godot’s single "Something's Missing" available in both 7" and 10" vinyl versions.
After Godot disbanded, Hughes went on to work with several acts including Games, Freeze Frame, The Lotus Eaters, and Thomas Lang.
Discography
- 1981: Extended Player (EP)
- 1982: "Something's Missing" (7"/10") (Pinnacle)