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Peter Murphy (born July 11, 1957) was a member 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.
Murphy's solo career has become more nuanced, ranging from pseudo-pop to haunting ballads that showcase his deep and complex vocals. While his lyrics can range from what some critics have called "pretentious" to "incomprehensible," they often act as some metaphysical incantation, pulling his songs into a dream-like state of rhythm, imagery, and emotion. The song "Deep Ocean/Vast Sea" sounds like the pounding of ocean waves; in "Marlene Dietrich's Favourite Poem", one can feel the yearning for what was lost. In the 1990s, Peter Murphy converted to 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.
In the 1980's, James O'Barr began penning a comic as a way of coping with the death of his fiancée by a drunk driver. A fan of Bauhaus, O'Barr found that his dark brooding hero, Eric Draven (The Crow), had acquired the body movements of Iggy Pop and the physical appearance of Peter Murphy. [1] (http://abahb.crowfans.com/FAQ/obarr.html)
Bauhaus had their Resurrection tour in 1998. All the members are still working on music.
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