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The pioneering force behind the rise of , Massive Attack were among the most innovative and influential groups of their generation; their hypnotic sound — a darkly sensual and cinematic fusion of rhythms, soulful melodies, grooves, and choice samples — set the pace for much of the music to emerge throughout the 1990s, paving the way for such acclaimed artists as Portishead, Sneaker Pimps, Beth Orton, and Tricky, himself a Massive Attack alumnus. Their history dates back to 1983 and the formation of the Wild Bunch, one of the earliest and most successful sound-system/DJ collectives to arrive on the U.K. music scene; renowned for their seamless integration of a wide range of musical styles, from to to R&B, the group’s parties quickly became can’t-miss events for the Bristol club crowd, and at the peak of their popularity they drew crowds so enormous that the local live music scene essentially ground to a halt.

When the Wild Bunch folded during the mid-’80s, two of its members — Andrew Vowles (Mushroom) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G) — teamed with local graffiti artist 3D (born Robert del Naja) to form Massive Attack in 1987; another Wild Bunch alum, Nellee Hooper, split his time between the new group and his other project, Soul II Soul. The group’s first single, “PlayDaydreaming,” appeared in 1990; it featured the sultry vocals of singer Shara Nelson and raps by Tricky, another onetime Wild Bunch collaborator. The classic “PlayUnfinished Sympathy” followed (which, despite its slow BPM, is often cited as Britain’s Favourite Dance tune - sources: MTV Dance, Kiss102) as did another compelling effort, “PlaySafe from Harm.
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posted by machine Robert and Grant picked up the 'Innovation' award at the Q Magazine ceremony yesterday. http://www2.qawards.co.uk/2008/2008/10/massive_attack_are_innovators.html

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