The Evolution of Gothic Subculture [USER ARTICLE]

Posted By Adam Manuel on Oct 25, 2013 in Type: Article (Text Only), User Submitted, User Submitted Articles

Peter Murphy of Bauhaus and Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and the Banshees are often credited as the grandparents of Goth. Both bands came into fruition during the 70’s. Contrary to popular belief it wasn’t the artists themselves who coined the term, but the press. In fact, at the time many “Gothic” bands refused to categorize themselves into a label at all.