Ultravox star Chris Cross dies aged 71 as Midge Ure pays tribute

, whose real name is Chris Allen, died on 25 March, and the news of his death was announced last night., posting an old picture of the two skiing.

He added: “We were instant friends as well as Ultravox comrade. Even after years apart we managed to pick up where we left off like the years in between never existed. Keyboardist Billy Currie told his followers: “Hi People. So sorry to hear about Chris. Very shocked. We had some amazing times together. Laughing mostly.”

Ultravox formed in London in 1976 and was one of the most successful British bands of the 1980s, reaching number 2 in the UK charts with the singleMr Allen was born in Tottenham, London before he joined the Tiger Lily band in 1974 – which later evolved into Ultravox., before seeing it reach new highs when Mr Ure joined in 1979.The album would become their most successful to date and established itself as a staple of new wave music in Britain.

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