This progressive rock band sparked off in Manchester in the UK.
As
the name suggests, the band is named after a generator invented by American
physicist Robert Jemison Van de Graaff (1901-1967). The device is used in experiments
as an electrostatic particle accelerator. Students know the Van de Graaff
generator (written as 'Van de' instead of 'Van der' and with a double 'f' in
'Graaff') in particular because of its ability to make one's hair stand on end,
always a comical sight.
Well-known pop stars energized by Van Der Graaf Generator
are Cindy Lauper, Nina Hagen, Wendy Williams (Plasmatics), Cher (period
1982-1989) and Elton John (after his first hair transplant).
Active: 1967-1972, 1975-1978, 2005-present, GBR
Site: http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk/
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