Killing Joke
Taking a post-punk ethos into a darker world of heavy metal and more
experimental synth pop, Killing Joke became cult heroes of the UK's alternative
scene in the 1980s and left a lasting influence on the likes of Depeche Mode,
Metallica, Nirvana and Soundgarden. Formed in London in 1978 by vocalist Jeremy
‘Jaz’ Coleman and drummer Paul Ferguson, the group’s classic lineup was
solidified the following year with the addition of guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’
Walker and bassist Martin ‘Youth’ Glover. Killing Joke’s big break came when a
session for legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel became a...
