Pete Wright (musician)

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Pete Wright
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Pete Wright (left) as part of Crass in 1984
Background information
Birth namePeter Wright
Also known asPete Wrong
Origin United Kingdom
Genres Anarcho punk, Experimental music
Instrument Bass guitar
Labels Crass Records

Peter Wright was the bass guitar player and vocalist for anarchist punk band Crass, [1] from 1977 until 1984. Occasionally, he is credited as Pete Wrong (a play on his last name as "Wright" sounds identical to "right") on the band's record covers. After the dissolution of Crass, he formed the performance art duo Judas II. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Berger, George (2009). The story of Crass. Oakland, CA: PM Press. pp. 31ff. ISBN   978-1-60486-037-5 . Retrieved 24 January 2011.