RIP Throbbing Gristle's Peter Christopherson
. Born in the U.K., Christopherson became interested in radical artists while away at college at the State University of New York in Buffalo. He began a controversial career as a photographer, and soon was offered a job by Hipgnosis, the design team which made Pink Floyd's album covers. Christopherson's photographs also gained the attention of performance artists Genesis P-Orridge and Cosey Fanni Tutti. In 1975, the three formed Throbbing Gristle with Chris Carter (an electronics wiz who built his own synthesizers), and began creating a loud and angry sound built on white noise and clanking beats. They called it "industrial music." The band, who were rejected by the punk rock movement, added new layers to their sound over time, including sweeter, synth-pop elements and ambient noise. Although they never achieved huge fame, Throbbing Gristle have earned their place as a hugely important band since their 1981 breakup � and have been credited as a huge influence by artists such as Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor. - more on this story Gibson.com is an official news provider for the Day in Rock. Preview and Purchase Throbbing Gristle CDs Throbbing Gristle MP3 Downloads |
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