"The group Roxy Music grew out of the 1960s art-rock movement, filled with an appreciation for cinema, pop art and fashion. They took it upon themselves to amuse fans with their wild costumes and their unusual experimentation of art rock. The band was headed by Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno and both musicians seemed to have a different outlook for the group's future. There was no arguing though that it encompassed a broad desire to break down the traditional sounds of rock and build up a sort of experimental movement in the music industry by introducing glam rock and proto punk, among other genres. By the mid-1970s the band had successfully developed a sophisticated sound and had generated attention worldwide. Roxy Music, at the very height of their success disbanded in the early 1980s so that Ferry could pursue his own successful solo career in music.Roxy Music was first formed in 1971 with Ferry on board as well as Graham Simpson, Andy MacKay and Brian Eno. The group also eventually added Dexter Lloyd, Roger Bunn, Paul Thompson and Davy O'List. The group climbed easily to the British Top Ten in the summer of 1972 and held their spot there with the releases of ""Virgina Plain"" and ""Pyjamarama."" They were fast becoming a sensation in the music industry, especially throughout Europe and they gained even more appreciation after the release of their second album called For Your Pleasure. It was shortly after this that Brian Eno left the band. The group soldiered on through the early 1970's releasing Stranded and then Country Life, which proved to be a big breakthrough album for the band. The latter broke the U.S. Top 40, the first time a Roxy album was able to accomplish such a feat.Roxy Music followed their success with Country Life with Siren, which featured their first American Top 40 hit song, ""Love is the Drug."" Oddly, following this huge break through, the band took a brief hiatus, only to reform in the fall of 1978. They then released Manifesto, which became their highest charting record in the U.S. thus far. Flesh and Blood followed, closely by Avalon. Both records signaled great success for the band, especially with the hits ""More Than This"" and ""Take a Chance With Me."" The group decided to end on a high note and made their breakup official when Ferry decided to embark on his solo career."
