> *** Ain't Psycick T.V. the act of Genesis P. Orridge, founder of Throbbing > Gristle?
The thing people need to remember about Genesis P.O is that he is a media personality, and not a musician. He is good for interviews about concentration camp psychology, why fluxus sucks, Crowley related ritual Magick, and William Seward Burroughs, just do not ask the guy to write a tune. He was a performance artist, not a musician. TG was Genesis applying the gallery performance art of Coum Transmissions into a rock context. Most people do not realize that the brains behind Throbbing Gristle were really Chris Carter, and to a lesser extent Sleazy P. That is why there never has really been a true GPO solo record, he isn't a musician. When you listen to newer Psychic TV you are really listening to younger Fred Gianelli. From what Fred has posted to this list, he does not feel that he was treated very well, and felt cheated by the whole process. He did not get much fame or money, as Genesis took most of both... ...I could go on longer, Craig Taborn goes on in 6 hours and 35 minutes, I better hit the hay... Take care, Mike > Lay > Unconditional Empowerment > http://barkingcat.org/counterforce > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Michael Taylor : [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://homes.arealcity.com/Intermodal/index.html http://www.mp3.com/TheMSProject
