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Art Bears was a British avant-rock group formed in 1978 by Chris Cutler, Fred Frith, and Dagmar Krause following the breakup of Henry Cow. Active until 1981, the band released three studio albums and toured Europe, becoming associated with the Rock in Opposition movement. Their music was released through Rē Records, the label co-founded by member Chris Cutler.
Art Bears has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 59 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including formed by members of henry cow, a foundational act of the rock in opposition movement.
Art Bears works in Avant-rock / Rock in Opposition originating from United Kingdom (Europe). As a other artist at the "indie" level, Art Bears has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Avant-rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Fans of Art Bears often also enjoy Slapp Happy, Henry Cow, Univers Zero, Faust, This Heat. These artists share common ground in the Avant-rock space and/or the United Kingdom other scene. If you appreciate Art Bears's approach to avant-rock / rock in opposition, these artists offer similar qualities.