The Durutti Column, a British post‑punk band formed in 1978 in Greater
Manchester, England, was the creative outlet of guitarist and occasional pianist
Vini Reilly. Vini Reilly’s early background included formal guitar training and
experience with local punk groups, which laid the groundwork for his
distinctive, clean, atmospheric playing style that would later blend jazz, folk,
and classical influences. The band’s breakthrough came with their first Factory
Records release, the double A Factory Sample compilation, and the 1980 debut
album The Return of the Durutti Column, produce...