Kliche

Danish new wave band (1977-1985) from Aarhus, instrumental in bringing industrial new wave to Denmark. Founded 1977 by Lars Hug (Lars Haagensen - later Lars H.U.G.), Jens Valo (Jens Danielsen) and Johnny Voss (Johannes E. Møller). Soon drummer Anders Brill (Anders Gilberg) joined the band. Kliche gave their first concert on May 5th, 1978 at Vestergade 58 in Århus and debuted on record with two songs on Pære Punk, a 1979 compilation of Danish punk bands. In 1980 they released their first album Supertanker, which gave the band a hit with "Militskvinder" with lyrics from the writings of Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong. Shortly after the release Valo left the band and was replaced by Steffen Brandt (later to front tv-2), who in 1981 was replaced by Nils Torp (later to found Souvenirs). In October 1982 the band (now spelled Kliché) released their second album Okay Okay Boys, recorded with a mobile unit at Vestergade 58. In 1985, while working on their third album, the band officially dissolved itself. Later that year Lars H.U.G. released his first of a string of successful albums. In 2006 the "Supertanker" album - much to Lars H.U.G.'s dismay - was included in "Kulturkanonen", an official list of essential Danish cultural heritage set in motion by the liberal/conservative government.