Who is Front 242?
Q: Who is Front 242?
A: Front 242 is a Belgian electronic music group famous during the 1980s and known for being a pioneer of electronic body music and an influence on the electronic and industrial music genres.
Q: Who formed Front 242 and when?
A: Front 242 was formed in 1981 in Aarschot, Belgium, by Daniel Bressanutti and Dirk Bergen.
Q: Was Front 242 always a duo?
A: No, Patrick Codenys and Jean-Luc De Meyer had also formed a group called Under Viewer at around the same time, and the two duos later joined together in 1982.
Q: Was there any changes in the band's lineup?
A: Yes, in 1983, Dirk Bergen left the band and Richard Jonckheere, called Richard 23, joined as vocalist.
Q: Did Front 242 sign with any record labels?
A: Yes, in 1987, Front 242 signed with Wax Trax! Records in the U.S. and Red Rhino in Europe.
Q: What is electronic body music?
A: Electronic body music is a music genre that combines elements of industrial, electronic dance music, and synth-punk.
Q: What influence did Front 242 have on the music industry?
A: Front 242 is considered to be an influential band in the electronic and industrial music genres.
