Rudimentary Peni

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Rudimentary Peni was a band that lurked in the shadows of success of the British anarcho-punk movement. The band's lyrics alternate between witty macabre (written by Nick Blinko) and socio-political lyrics (written by Grant Matthews). Lead singer/guitarist, Nick Blinko is popular in the Art Brut scene and wrote an autobiographical novel entitled The Primal Screamer. Blinko's lyrics and novel are both heavily influenced by Howard Phillips Lovecraft.

Musicians working in a variety of genres (from thrashcore to death metal to apocalyptic folk) have been influenced by the work of Rudimentary Peni. There is even an all-girl high school cover band that does all Rudimentary Peni Template:Citation needed. The legend created by Rudimentary Peni is thanks in part to their evasion of media coverage and the spread of misinformation. It is true that Blinko has struggled with mental illness all his life, and this is reflected in his musical and artistic efforts. In fact, "Pope Adrian 37th" was recorded while Blinko recovered from a lengthy illness, and is believed to be the only punk album ever made whilst a band member was being detained under Section 3 of the 1983 Mental Health Act. The subject matter of the album relates to the delusions Blinko was experiencing at the time, particularly the idea that he was the pope referred to in the title.