Cosey Fanni Tutti

Cosey Fanni Tutti (born Christine Carol Newby;:226 4 November 1951) is an English performance artist, musician and writer, best known for her time in the avant-garde groups Throbbing Gristle and Chris & Cosey.

Cosey Fanni Tutti
Cosey Fanni Tutti performing with Throbbing Gristle in Brooklyn, New York in 2009
Background information
Birth nameChristine Carol Newby
Born (1951-11-04) 4 November 1951
Hull, Yorkshire, England
GenresIndustrial
Electronic
Occupation(s)Performance artist, musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, cornet, vocals
Years active1969–present
Websitecoseyfannitutti.com

Tutti first performed under the name Cosmosis. According to Throbbing Gristle biographer Simon Ford, the name of Cosey Fanni Tutti was suggested to her by mail artist Robin Klassnick based on the title of the opera Così fan tutte, meaning literally "That's What All Women Do."

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