| Garde group that evolved from the performance art group COUM Transmissions.History
The history of Throbbing Gristle is divided into two separate articles.First era: 1971 to 1981
Throbbing Gristle's confrontational live performances and use of often disturbing imagery, including pornography and photographs of Nazi concentration camps, gave the group a notorious reputation.On 29 May 1981, Throbbing Gristle performed at the Kezar Pavillion in San Francisco, California, USA.As Cosey succinctly put it, "TG broke up because me and Gen broke up".Present
In 2004, Throbbing Gristle reunited for a brief while to record and release the limited album TG Now.It was originally set to be released by Mute in September 2006 but was delayed for unknown reasons.Line announced Part Two's final release date, adding that a string of special live events would take place in 2007.Throbbing Gristle are currently recording a new album based on their interpretation of Nico's album Desertshore.Throbbing Gristle was noted for its live performances, which were often experimental and quite different from their recorded work.Influences
Throbbing Gristle were influenced by the pioneering 1960s experimental bands Fifty Foot Hose, The Velvet Underground, Can, and classical composers such as John Cage and La Monte Young.During Throbbing Gristle's extensive career they have released numerous volumes of music including studio albums, live releases as well as box sets.Throbbing Gristle announce special live events to celebrate first new album in over 25 years.Desertshore (new Throbbing Gristle album) planned for 2008.This page was last modified 07:16, 8 January 2008.Plugin: Days since last Visit 1.Throbbing Gristle (read more)
472,973 plays scrobbled on Last.After terminating their mission in 1981, TG split and the members went their seperate ways.TG recently reunited for a small series of concerts and a couple of limited releases.The first album I heard was D.Oh so you have it ALREADY???Jazz Funk Greats was their most accessible record and the best entry point for the uninitiated.Still Walking is ironically soothing.If you'd like to add some events for Throbbing Gristle then you can do so on this page.Want More Throbbing Gristle?Get behind the scenes footage from other Sessions alums.Add a link to your "Throbbing Gristle" fan site on VH1.Get FREE UPDATES for Throbbing Gristle!Add a link to your Throbbing Gristle fan site on VH1.Keep tabs on Throbbing Gristle!Gristle community, new and classic interviews and other rarities!PTV videos, will also be presented.MP3 downloads on this site.Records: Buy the TG Box Set and more...One woman's perspective:
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