British Electric Foundation

(British Electric Foundation) was a band/production company formed by former Human League members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh which became largely eclipsed by its best-known project, Heaven 17 (with lead singer Glenn Gregory).

There was also a vinyl release, Music for Listening To, mainly targeted for export sales, which was slightly truncated (though with the addition of a track not found on the cassette).

released an album entitled Music of Quality and Distinction Volume One on Virgin Records, which involved other artists covering classic songs.

style (i.e. synthesisers and LinnDrums) and featured Glenn Gregory covering Jimmy Webb's "Wichita Lineman" (made famous in a version recorded by country star Glen Campbell) and Lou Reed's "Perfect Day".

made their first live performance, as part of the line-up for the Tribute to Billy MacKenzie Concert held at Shepherds Bush Empire, London, in memory of their three-time guest vocalist, and in aid of Sound Seekers.