Colin Ivor Moulding (born 17 August 1955,
Swindon,
Wiltshire, England) is a bassist, songwriter and vocalist. He is a founding member of the band
XTC. Though less prolific than bandmate
Andy Partridge, Moulding wrote many of the group's most popular songs, including their first three UK
hit singles: "Life Begins At The Hop", "
Making Plans For Nigel", and "Generals and Majors". "Making Plans For Nigel" was also a
Top 20 hit in Canada, and "Generals and Majors" was the band's first U.S.
chart entry, peaking at #104 in 1980. Moulding's songs tended to differ from those of Partridge, in some cases having more political overtones.