Bauhaus is an English rock band, formed in Northampton, England, in 1978. The group consists of Daniel Ash (guitar, saxophone), Peter Murphy (vocals, occasional instruments), Kevin Haskins (drums), and David J (bass). The band was originally named Bauhaus in 1919 in reference to the first operating year of the German art school Bauhaus, although they shortened the name within a year of formation. One of the pioneers of gothic rock, Bauhaus were known for its dark image and gloomy sound, although they mixed many genres, including dub, glam rock, psychedelia, and funk.