There are multiple acts using this name. 1) White Noise are an iconic electronic band formed in London in 1969 by David Vorhaus, a classical bass player with a background in both physics and electronic engineering. He was initially joined electronic composers Delia Derbyshire and Brian Hodgson of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. 2) White Noise are also an alternative rock/metal band drom the Burnley area. They split in 2003. They reformed for a short period in 2004 and are currently inactive.