The story
Adi Newton formed the first line up of Clock DVA in 1978, after his departure from together with Judd Turner (ex-Block Opposite) but soon expanded the group. The term 'DVA,' [meaning 'two' in Russian] was inspired by Anthony Burgess' satirical science fiction novel, 'A Clockwork Orange.').
Originally focusing on experimental music inspired by SF and the occult and later reflecting the burgeoning industrial and electronic music that had begun seeping into underground music scenes on both sides of the Atlantic. After a handful of privately produced cassettes (most of which have since been collected in the 'Horology' boxed sets) the band released what they would call their first proper album on Cassette via Throbbing Gristle's label.
'White Souls In Black Suits' features Adi Newton (vocals, violin, EMS Synthi E, tapes), Steven James "Judd" Turner (bass, vocals, treatments, rhythm machine), and the original guitarist David J. Hammond (guitar, treatments). Two additional musicians had been added to the line up; Roger Quail (drums) and Charlie Collins (saxophones, flute, and percussion). The first formalised DVA line-up also featured Simon Mark Elliot-Kemp on synthesiser who had already left by then.
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