Wire is a band formed in 1976 in Watford, England and after splitting in 1980, have reformed three times. They consist of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (vocals, bass) and Robert Gotobed (drums). Founding guitarist Bruce Gilbert left in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Fielder McGinnis of Laika joined the band as their touring guitarist, but as of 2010 has been replaced by Matt Simms.
Wire's debut album, Pink Flag (1977), contains songs which are diverse in mood and style
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Main riff (0:14)
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Verse (0:39)
G There's something strange going on tonight G There's something going on that's not quite right G Joey's nervous and the lights are bright G There's something going on that's not quite right
Verse (0:57)
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E There's something going down that wasn't here before E Keep your eyes glued to the floor E No one's gonna save your life E There's something going on that's not quite right
Bridge (1:16)
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Verse (1:45)
E There's something going on that wasn't here before E Keep your eyes glued to the floor E No one's gonna save your life E There's something going on that's not quite right
Bridge (2:03)
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Verse (2:12)
G There's something strange going on tonight G There's something going on that's not quite right G Joey's nervous and the lights are bright G There's something going on that's not quite right
Post (2:30)
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