The Mekons
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This article is about the rock band. For other uses, see Mekon.
Not to be confused with alias "Mekon" of British electronic musician John Gosling.
The Mekons are a British band formed in the late 1970s as an art collective. They are one of the longest-running and most prolific of the first-wave British punk rock bands.[2][3]
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Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
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Years active | 1976–present |
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Website | Club Mekon |
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Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
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The band's style has evolved over time to incorporate aspects of country music, folk music, alternative rock and occasional experiments with dub.[4] They are known for their raucous live shows.[5]