3 Reasons XTC Hired Steve Lillywhite for Drums and Wires

XTC wanted a distinctive drum sound Steve Lillywhite was hired specifically for his work on drums, not for his overall production style.

The band cited Siouxsie and the Banshees’ “The Scream” as a reference Lillywhite’s drum production on that album convinced XTC he could deliver the percussive punch they wanted.

Lillywhite produced the entire album His role went beyond drums, but the drum sound was the deciding factor in his hiring.