THROBBING GRISTLE

・name: THROBBING GRISTLE
・area: UK
・members: Genesis P-Orridge, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Chris Carter, Peter Christopherson aka Sleazy
・involved projects (Genesis Breyer P-Orridge): COUM Transmissions, Psychic TV, Thee Majesty, etc.
・involved projects (Cosey Fanni Tutti): COUM Transmissions, Chris & Cosey, CTI, Carter Tutti, T. G. T. (The Genetic Terrorists), X-TG
・involved projects (Chris Carter): Chris & Cosey, CTI, Carter Tutti, T. G. T. (The Genetic Terrorists), X-TG
・involved projects (Peter Christopherson): COUM Transmissions, Psychic TV, Coil, Sickness of Snakes, X-TG, etc.
・organized label: Industrial Records
・accomplice labels: Industrial Records, Reflection Press, Sordide Sentimental, Fetish Records, Mute Records Ltd., Rough Trade, Walter Ulbricht Schallfolien, Cause For Concern, Illuminated Records, Tesco Organisation, etc.
website: www.throbbing-gristle.com

Growing out of the extreme performance art group COUM Transmissions, Throbbing Gristle, The first ever Industrial group called (or to be named) their own musical style as Industrial Music, officially founded at 3rd September 1975. The final performance of COUM Transmissions in 1976 was the debut of Throbbing Gristle.

First era: 1975 to 1981
Second era: 2004–2010
Third era (mostly as X-TG) : 2011 - present

X-TG was conceived by Chris Carter, Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson and Cosey Fanni Tutti as a vehicle to fulfil Throbbing Gristle commitments after Genesis P-Orridge abandoned TG at the beginning of their European tour in late 2010.

Peter Christopherson - R.I.P. - 24th November 2010