Suede

United Kingdom, 1989–now

London band of Brett Anderson and (originally) Bernard Butler, formed in 1989. Their glam-drenched, androgynous debut helped ignite Britpop; from Suede to Coming Up they matched Bowie-esque drama to Butler's soaring guitar.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Suede and 0 artists Suede influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Suede?

• David Bowie — Suede revived Bowie-esque glam — Brett Anderson's androgynous drama and vocal phrasing are steeped in David Bowie.
• The Smiths — The Smiths' songwriting partnership is a template for Suede — Bernard Butler's soaring guitar lines echo Johnny Marr.