From the OMD archives… In 1998 during the very early days of the Official OMD Website, fans were invited to submit questions to Andy McCluskey for a Questions and Answers session. This was the year in which the OMD Singles … Read More
In 2006, Cardiff-based independent television producer ROB FINIGHAN approached Andy McCluskey with the suggestion of an OMD documentary. With OMD reforming it seemed the right time to capture a picture of the band as they returned to both live performances … Read More
“I’m conceited enough to think that we did rather a good job…” 2009 marked a significant year in OMD’s history with the band performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the summer, while the autumn schedule included OMD touring … Read More
“I realised what a great honour it was to be creating images and visuals for songs that millions of people had already heard and loved…” From the days of Eric’s Club through to the creation of The Pink Museum and … Read More
“We’re pretty much virtual these days…” Paul Humphreys needs little introduction as one of the pioneering people in the UK electronic music scene. As well as being a founder-member of OMD, Paul had previously been part of The Id and … Read More
Adrian Pratt was a former member of Pegasus and also founder-member of Hitlerz Underpantz – both pre-OMD bands that Andy and/or Paul were involved with. Adrian was also involved in other Liverpool bands such as Mr Grumbold before developing an … Read More
“We became more serious in time…” Gary Hodgson played guitar with pre-OMD outfit The Id during each of the band’s various line-ups. Post-Id, Gary is probably better known as keyboard technician for various bands including OMD and Oasis. Gary also … Read More
“I’d always been involved in music…” Originally from the USA, Steve Hollas became part of the Wirral music scene after moving to the UK. With the formation of The Id, Steve took on bass player duties and performed with the … Read More
“I ended up with a bass amp on top of my head!” Although Mal Holmes is best known for his drumming talents in OMD, he was also part of earlier outfit The Id. Here he discusses life in the pre-OMD … Read More
A means to an end… A former member of pre-OMD outfit The Id, Julia Kneale occupied an important role in the formative years of the popular synthpop band. Already a published writer prior to Joining The Id, Julia is perhaps … Read More