Primal Scream, are a Scottish rock band, formed in Glasgow in 1982. They've left an indelible mark on the music industry with eleven studio albums, multiple world tours and millions of records sold.
Primal Scream was founded by Bobby Gillespie, previously the drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain. The band drew inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, including punk, psych rock, and electronic dance music.
After a couple of decent, but commercially unsuccessful albums in the late 1980s, Primal Scream finally achieved commercial success in 1991 with the seminal - Andy Weatherall produced - Screamadelica, which won the inaugural Mercury Prize for Best Album. The album's fusion of rock and dance music was groundbreaking, earning critical acclaim and a devoted, diverse fan base.
Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, Primal Scream continued to push boundaries and experiment with different musical styles. Obvious highlights are 1997s Vanishing Point and XTRMNTR from 2000. Also the first records to feature fromer Stone Roses bassist, Mani, after he joined the group.
Primal Scream's fearless approach to music-making and their willingness to defy genre conventions have had a lasting impact on the music industry and their fans. Their influence can be heard in the work of artists across various genres, cementing their legacy as true pioneers of alternative culture in the UK.