The Durutti Column

Formed in Manchester in 1978, The Durutti Column were one of the first acts signed to the iconic Factory Records by Tony Wilson. Primarily the project of guitarist and vocalist Vini Reilly, the group have a cult following with notable fans including Brian Eno and John Frusciante. Highlights on Rebellion include a take on the Irish folk standard The Fields of Athenry (featuring a mesmerising vocal performance by Vick A. Wood), and Overlord Part 1which adds a contemporary edge to the unmistakable Durutti Column sound with breakbeats and rapping from Bic.