Genesis Breyer P-Orridge

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Frank Zappa and Genesis Breyer P-Orridge in January 1978, during the interview Zappa Digs Sabs Shock!, conducted by Sandy Robertson.

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (February 22, 1950 - 14 March 2020) was a British rock musician and poet, best known for her work with the group Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV. She gained cult fame for her performance art, occultism, criticism of Christianity, androgynous image and experimental music.

Quotes about Frank Zappa

"After I dropped out of university in 1969 and moved to Islington to be in the Exploding Galaxy, around the corner were the Third Ear Band. I used to hang out with them and play violin with them too, just sort of jam. Later on I heard Jean-Luc Ponty with Frank Zappa. I still often take the violin with me on tour, in case I want to play it, it's kind of a talisman for me. I can't imagine not having a violin there... I still play it with Throbbing Gristle." [1]

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge: "Ohh, I’m really happy with the new album. I really, really am. I think that "Hell is Invisible"… in a way, for me, encapsulates all the things I wanted Psychic TV to be from the very beginning. And I think it’s probably the most perfect album I have ever done. (...) I think it’s just got all the aspects that I’ve always played with and investigated. Cut-ups, and symphonic structures, strange edits like Frank Zappa and Lumpy Gravy. Sort of otherworldly film music, landscapes and ironic psychedelic stories and parables. I really think it’s the best thing I have ever done. I really do. I think my singing is better than ever." [2]

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