Loop was a South London band founded in 1986 by Robert Hampson and his wife, Bex.

Career

The band were active between 1986 and 1991. During this period the group released 3 albums and two b-sides / singles compilations. Their John Peel sessions entitled Wolf Flow was released in 1992. Following the split Loop's official studio albums were re-released on their Reactor label.

The band's sound was influenced by Krautrock and No Wave influences and relied heavily on 3 chord riffs. Some of the records featured cover versions of Suicide, The Pop Group and Can tracks. Loop did not fit easily into any category but have variously classified as a shoegazers or indie rock band. During the latter stages of their career the band played at the Reading Festival in 1989.

After the band split, Hampson played with Godflesh, later formed Main with Dowson. Hampson's Main project continues although he now releases under his own name. Chasm is said to be his most recent (1999) project. Wills and Mackay went on to form The Hair and Skin Trading Company.

Hampson's myspace pages refer to friendly pressure to again re-release the Loop albums. No dates have been given.

Members

Initial line-up:

• Robert Hampson (vocals, guitars)
• Bex (drums)
• Glen Ray (bass)

Final line-up:

• Robert Hampson (vocals, guitars)
• Scott Dowson (guitar)
• John Wills (drums)
• Neil Mackay (bass)

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

• Loop: Complete Discography
• Robert Hampson
• Loop at MySpace