Peter John Murphy (born July 11, 1957, near Northampton, England) was the singer of the British rock group Bauhaus who later went on to release a number of solo albums, such as Deep and Love Hysteria. Thin, with prominent cheekbones, a rich voice, and a penchant for gloomy poetics, Murphy is often called the "Godfather of Goth." Rising from a coffin on-stage, driving a hearse called the "Bauhearse," or appearing in concert as a vampire all helped to cement the gothic look with this dark, emotionally charged style of music (see gothic rock). Murphy's Bauhaus epitomised a dark post-punk world, with fans drawn to the shadowy, otherworld feel of the music; the band evoked flickering over-exposed '20s horror films by using strobe lights in their live concerts. July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Northampton Guildhall, built 1861-4, E.W. Godwin, architect Northampton is a large market town and a local government district in central England upon the River Nene, and the county town of Northamptonshire. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ... Bauhaus is a British rock band (formed in Northampton in 1978) popular in the 1980s. ... An album is a collection of related audio tracks, released together commercially in an audio format to the public. ... Deep is the third album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ... Love Hysteria is the second album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ... Gothic woman, traditional style, with big hair, spikes and piercings This article is about the contemporary goth/gothic subculture. ... A coffin (in North American English, also known as a casket) is a funerary box used in the display and containment of deceased remains -- either for burial or after cremation. ... A buddhist style japanese hearse A hearse is a funeral vehicle, a conveyance for the coffin from e. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Gothic rock (also called goth rock or simply goth) evolved out of post-punk during the late 1970s. ...

In 1982, Bauhaus appeared during the opening sequences of the modern vampire movie The Hunger. Performing a powerful rendition of Bela Lugosi's Dead, the camera focused almost exclusively on Murphy during most of that scene, panning only briefly to the stars David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve. The Hunger is a 1983 (R) rated horror film. ... David Bowie (born David Robert Hayward-Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English rock singer, musician and actor. ... Catherine Deneuve at Cannes in 2000 Catherine Deneuve (born October 22, 1943) is a French actress, born in Paris, France. ...

By 1983, Bauhaus broke up and Murphy went on to new projects. He soon formed Dali's Car with Mick Karn, the bass player from Japan. The group recorded only one album. Dalis Car was formed in 1984 by Peter Murphy (vocals) and Mick Karn (bass, keyboards) shortly after they left their former bands ( Bauhaus and Japan, respectively). ...

Murphy's solo career has become more nuanced than Bauhaus, ranging from pseudo-pop to haunting ballads that showcase his deep and complex vocals. While critics allege his lyrics can be "pretentious" to "incomprehensible," the lyrical themes are often metaphysical, pulling his songs into a dream-like state of rhythm, imagery, and emotion. Metaphysics (Greek words meta = after/beyond and physics = nature) is a branch of philosophy concerned with the study of first principles and being (ontology). ...

In the 1990s, Peter Murphy married into Islam, eventually moving to Turkey, and this Middle Eastern influence can be heard in his later albums. In particular, Murphy has been inspired by the mysticism of Sufism. The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Islam (Arabic: ; ( (help· info)), submission (to the will of God)) is a monotheistic faith, considered one of the Abrahamic religions, and the worlds second-largest religion. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Sufism (Arabic: تصوف, taṣawwuf), a part of Islamic studies, is a mystic tradition of Islam based on the pursuit of spiritual truth as it is gradually revealed to the heart and mind of the Sufi (one who practices Sufism). ...

In 2000, Murphy performed his international Just for Love tour, which resulted in the album Alive Just for Love. It is a live recording of the fully uninterrupted set from the El Rey show in Los Angeles on November 30, 2000. During the tour, Murphy chose to perform with only two back-up musicians, Canadian electric violinist Hugh Marsh and Peter DiStephano from Porno for Pyros on guitar, although former Bauhaus bassist David J sometimes joined the trio for an encore. This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the largest city in California. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days remaining, as the final day of November. ... This electric violin, made by Fender, has a non-traditional design. ... Hugh Marsh is a Canadian violinist. ... Porno for Pyros is a US musical group and was Perry Farrells and Stephen Perkins next project after their former band Janes Addiction. ... David Jay Haskins (usually credited as David J, and sometimes David Jay) is a British alternative rock musician. ...

Trivia

Maxell's "Blown Away Guy" logo

Peter Murphy was the model for Maxell's memorable "Blown Away Guy" ad campaign and logo during the 1980s. Image File history File links Maxell_Blown_Away_Guy. ... Image File history File links Maxell_Blown_Away_Guy. ... Maxell is a Japanese company, which manufactures consumer electronics. ...

He is married and has two children.

Discography

• Should The World Fail To Fall Apart (1986) (see also 1986 in music)
• Love Hysteria (1988) (see also 1988 in music)
• Deep (1990) (see also 1990 in music)
• Holy Smoke (1992) (see also 1992 in music)
• Cascade (1995) (see also 1995 in music)
• Wild Birds: 1985-1995 (compilation) (2000) (see also 2000 in music)
• A Live Just for Love (live) (2001) (see also 2001 in music)
• Dust (2002) (see also 2002 in music)
• Unshattered (2004) (see also 2004 in music)

1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1985 in music, other events of 1986, 1987 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 23 - The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee... Love Hysteria is the second album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1987 in music, other events of 1988, 1989 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music // Events Peter Ruzicka becomes director of the Hamburg State Opera and State Philharmonic Orchestra. ... Deep is the third album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ... This article is about the year. ... See also: 1989 in music, 1990 in British music, other events of 1990, 1991 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 21 - MTVs Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 - Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcycle... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... See also: 1991 in music, other events of 1992, 1993 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1994 in music, other events of 1995, 1996 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... // Events John Tavener is knighted in the New Years Honours List. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 1 - Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues January 1 - Hum disbands. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... // Events 2002 was marked by significant trends in Rock Music. ... Unshattered is a album by the British singer Peter Murphy. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // Events January 1 - Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti January 1 - Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason...

Singles

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The Modern Rock Tracks chart is a music chart that has appeared in Billboard magazine since the early 1980s. ... The Mainstream Rock Tracks chart is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music but are not modern rock stations, which are counted in the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ... See also: 1988 in music, other events of 1989, 1990 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 7 - Genesis 88 and Sunrise/Back to the Future stage large-scale illegal Acid House party in London January 14 - Paul McCartney releases Back in the... Deep is the third album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ... See also: 1989 in music, 1990 in British music, other events of 1990, 1991 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 21 - MTVs Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 - Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcycle... Deep is the third album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ... See also: 1989 in music, 1990 in British music, other events of 1990, 1991 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 21 - MTVs Unplugged premieres on cable television with musical guest, Squeeze February 6 - Billy Idol is involved in a serious motorcycle... Deep is the third album by the British solo artist Peter Murphy. ...

External links

• The Official Peter Murphy Site
• The Sweetest Drop - Peter Murphy Internet Resources (no longer updated archival website)