Peter Murphy

About the artist

Peter Murphy burst onto the music scene as the inimitable singer for influential early 80’s band Bauhaus, who helped define the post-punk genre. His dramatic brooding beauty and unique, sonorous voice set the standard for an endless number of clones who followed in his wake. Bauhaus released a groundbreaking body of work that remains relevant and influential in the worlds of music and culture to this day. After the breakup of Bauhaus, Peter Murphy jumped headfirst into his solo career, releasing 10 acclaimed solo albums with 4 in the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart (“Love Hysteria”, “Deep”, “Holy Smoke”, “Lion”), numerous EPs, live albums, and collaborative projects. “Deep” was a breakthrough commercial success. The album’s second single, “Cuts You Up” sold over 250,000 copies in the U.S. in just three weeks and was No. 1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart for 7 weeks. The 2011 release of Peter’s ninth solo album, “Ninth”, was called one of the strongest of his career by the LA Times. With 2014’s “Lion”, Peter began a collaboration with producer and Killing Joke bassist Martin “Youth” Glover, following up with his much-anticipated 11th studio album, set for release in 2025. Peter Murphy continues to grow his fanbase across continents and generations. His live performances are a mix of enigmatic theatrics, artful guile, and pure rock and roll swagger. Peter’s spellbinding voice and the lush romanticism of his lyrical style continue to enthrall fans, old and new alike.