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Peter and the Test Tube Babies

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Biography

Peter and the Test Tube Babies, formed in 1978 in Peacehaven, England, emerged from a punk‑rock scene that favored raw energy and satirical lyrics; the original line‑up comprised Peter Bywaters on vocals, Derek “Del Strangefish” Greening on guitar, Chris “Trapper” Marchant on bass, and Mark “Ogs” Hoggins on drums. Their first public appearance came with the EP Zombie Creeping Flesh in 1983, followed by the EP Rotting In The Fart Sack two years later, establishing the band’s reputation for irreverent humor. The group’s debut studio album The Mating Sounds of South American Frogs (1983) marked a shift toward more sophisticated production, while Soberphobia (1986) is regarded as a high point in their catalogue. Subsequent releases such as The Shit Factory (1990) and Supermodels (1995) saw fluctuating commercial reception, and personnel changes—including the departure of Hoggins and Marchant—led to periods of instability. After a 17‑year hiatus, the band returned with That Shallot (2017) on Arising Empire, featuring collaborations with Campino and a remix of "A Foot Full of Bullets".
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