Genesis P-Orridge
English singer-songwriter and performance artist
Born
February 22nd, 1950
75 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Co-founded the band Throbbing Gristle
Created Psychic TV
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