David Thomas, Pere Ubu's defiantly original leader, dies at 71

Formed in 1975, Pere Ubu embodied the industrial decay and hardscrabble ethics of Cleveland. Thomas tied together the band's sound with uncompromising vocals that exuded steely menace and unfettered anguish.

Apr 24, 2025 - 20:44
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David Thomas, Pere Ubu's defiantly original leader, dies at 71
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Formed in 1975, Pere Ubu embodied the industrial decay and hardscrabble ethics of Cleveland. Thomas tied together the band's sound with uncompromising vocals that exuded steely menace and unfettered anguish.

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