English singer-songwriter, musician, writer and artist, born 22 February 1950 in Manchester, England, UK. Neil Andrew Megson legally changed his name by deed poll to Genesis P-Orridge on 5 January 1971. With COUM Transmissions, s/he challenged social boundaries with art; with Throbbing Gristle, s/he played a part in fundamentally redefining music; as the core of Psychic TV, s/he brought this challenge to the mainstream, becoming influential on the dance music sub-culture in the UK
English singer-songwriter, musician, writer and artist, born 22 February 1950 in Manchester, England, UK. Neil Andrew Megson legally changed his name by deed poll to Genesis P-Orridge on 5 January 1971. With COUM Transmissions, s/he challenged social boundaries with art; with Throbbing Gristle, s/he played a part in fundamentally redefining music; as the core of Psychic TV, s/he brought this challenge to the mainstream, becoming influential on the dance music sub-culture in the UK