Slapp Happy

Slapp Happy was a German/English avant-pop group, formed in Germany in 1972.Their lineup consisted of Anthony Moore (keyboards), Peter Blegvad (guitar) and Dagmar Krause (vocals).The band members moved to England in 1974 where they merged with Henry Cow, but the merger ended soon afterwards and Slapp Happy split up. Slapp Happy's sound was characterised by Dagmar Krause's unique vocal style.From 1982 there have been brief reunions to work on an opera, record a CD and tour Japan.