painunbound

R.I.P. Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge

Taken from PTV3 Myspace:

"Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and her reactivated Psychic TV aka PTV3 are terribly sad to announce the cancellation of their November North American tour dates. This decision is entirely due to the unexpected passing of band member Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge. Lady Jaye died suddenly on Tuesday 9th October 2007 at home in Brooklyn, New York from a previously undiagnosed heart condition which is thought to have been connected with her long-term battle with stomach cancer. Lady Jaye collapsed and died in the arms of her heartbroken "other half" Genesis Breyer P-Orridge. Being overwhelmed by the enormity of their loss, Genesis and the other surviving band members of Psychic TV/PTV3 are not able to properly meet the demands of touring and performance. Obviously, her absence onstage , the conspicuous loss of her unique charisma, music and humour would be an unbearable emotional reality to confront night after night. The group, who have been touring to promote their first studio album in 12 years, will announce future plans after an appropriate period of mourning."

I'm amazed at how hard this has hit me. It's strange usually I'm unaffected, but I guess the band just really means that much to me. I'm happy I got to see the band in the summer of 2004 and was easily my favorite show of that year. The band had bought a lot merchandise to sell on their upcoming tour, but now with the cancellation I urge everyone to just buy something here P-Orridge Shoppe. Shipping is included on all orders and I know if enough people come together and just buy a trinket or a cd it could help the band so much.


Psychic TV is such a special thing to experience.