Psychic TV

Formed: 1981 in Hackney, London, United Kingdom by [[artist:22533]] and [[artist:Peter Christopherson]] (after [[artist:Throbbing Gristle]] ceased to exist) with [[artist:Alex Fergusson]]. Soon, Psychic TV became a post-industrial supergroup, expanding the core line-up with the talents of frequent collaborators [[artist:Monte Cazazza]], [[artist:David Tibet]], and [[artist:John Balance]], which led to the classic 1983 album "[m=17374]." After Peter and John's departure in January 1984 to concentrate on their [[artist:Coil]] project, Psychic TV's style evolved more in the direction of psychedelic or acid rock, then called "hyperdelic," rock by the band, a style they would return to in later years. In 1987, [[artist:Alex Fergusson]] departed, and a move back to more electronic based music took place, initally featuring the talents of [[artist:Richard Norris]] and [[artist:Dave Ball]], and then [[artist:Fred Giannelli]], [[artist:Greedy Beat Syndicate]], and [[artist:Richard Schiessl]]. Psychic TV were found at the forefront of acid house with the fake compilations "[m=17878]," "[m=76308]," and various releases featuring rotating line-ups under different monikers ([[artist:Mistress Mix]], [[artist:Sickmob]], & [[artist:DJ Doktor Megatrip]]). Well documented constant touring and recording took its toll. A relocation to the USA in 1993, the closure of the band's independent label [[label:Temple Records]] in 1994, and perhaps most prominently the separation from [[artist:Paula P-Orridge]] left Genesis P. Orridge to be the only permanent member of Psychic TV. The name "Psychic TV & Genesis P-Orridge," was used for a number of Psychic TV re-releases and experimental projects by Genesis P-Orridge and [[artist:Larry Thrasher]], before Genesis formed [[artist:Thee Majesty]] with [[artist:Bryin Dall]]. A final concert was announced and held at the Royal Festival Hall, London in May 1999. In 2003, Genesis P. Orridge (now Breyer P. Orridge) toured with a new line up as PTV3, musically leaning towards the "hyperdelic," phase. Silently, they restarted the once dismissed TOPY and re-activated the dormant Temple Records for a batch of new and old releases. Genesis P-Orridge died after a long battle with leukaemia on 14th March 2020.