Colin Newman

Colin Newman (born 1954 in Salisbury) is an English musician, producer and label owner, the singer, guitarist and main songwriter of Wire, which he formed in London in 1976. Alongside the group he has made solo records since 1980, moving from angular post-punk songs to instrumental and electronic pieces. He also runs his own label, swim ~, and works closely with his wife Malka Spigel. Colin Newman studied at Watford School of Art.