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The Durutti Column

The Durutti Column, a British post‑punk band formed in 1978 in Greater Manchester, England, was the creative outlet of guitarist and occasional pianist Vini Reilly. Vini Reilly’s early background included formal guitar training and experience with local punk groups, which laid the groundwork for his distinctive, clean, atmospheric playing style that would later blend jazz, folk, and classical influences. The band’s breakthrough came with their first Factory Records release, the double A Factory Sample compilation, and the 1980 debut album The Return of the Durutti Column, produce...