Achieving an accurate account of the genesis of Skinny Puppy is a daunting task. Occurring almost twenty years ago, little documentation (or even clear memory) exists of the conception of what would become one of the most innovative, expressive, and unique musical entities ever. Furthermore, the band did not burst into formation in the typical tradition; but rather developed gradually as the essential elements came into place. This makes a retrospective history all the more difficult.
A few things are clear, however. Kevin Crompton, having played in bands since the age of 13, was the drummer for the Canadian synth-pop band Images In Vogue in the early s. Eventually, he found the format all too restrictive and yearned to create something without such limitations. He began to experiment with raw, caustic sounds on his own, inspired by the potentials of pushing the electronic music technology he had become familiar with in Images In Vogue to new levels. Kevin explored the concept of found sounds as the basis for music and discovered the limitless potential of ... (
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