![]() The group’s early performances shocked more than entertained, criticized by conservative politicians as “wreckers of civilization.” But in transitioning into music, what Throbbing Gristle created wasn’t any less confrontational. ![]() ![]() Throbbing Gristle, who coined the term “industrial,” began as a performance art collective after coming up in the world of psychedelic rock Peter “Sleazy” Christopherson was even part of the British design collective Hipgnosis for a time. Critic Simon Reynolds once said that being a Throbbing Gristle fan was “like enrolling in a university course of cultural extremism.” That’s an apt way to understand industrial music in its genesis-no pun intended.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |