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Article: Welsh-English rock band aims for fame in the U.S.
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- July 8, 1988
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The lowest point in the Welsh-English band Underworld's career
turned out to be its turning point.
"Earlier in the 1980s, we had no record deal, no money and an
enormous amount of debt hanging over our heads," said
vocalist-guitarist Karl Hyde. "We had like five quid between us. We
thought, `Well, this is it. This is when we have to decide this band
is forever, or be sensible and go and part company now.' Then we
realized keeping Underworld together was the sensible thing to do.
"I remember that day so vividly. We were laughing and hugging
each other, saying, `We're poor. This is really stupid. This is
suicide!' But we had this bond and understanding with each other,
and that thing ...