There are at least six artists which have used this name 1. progressive rock band from Wales 2. rock group from Norway 3. 70s folk rock band from England 4. musical group from Greece 5. synthpop group from Spain 6. rock group from Belgium Magenta (1): Cyan was formed in 1984 while Reed was still at school, although the band broke up after only a few gigs and one demo tape release. Reed takes his influences from bands like Genesis, Mike Oldfield, Yes, Eurythmics, and Björk.