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Billy Duffy’s guitar heroics have influenced many generations of musicians from opposite sides from the music world. Similarly, Duffy’s swirling, psychedelic riffs on early information with the Cult supplied a blueprint for gothic rock and roll guitarists; however, once the Cult begun to embrace hard rock and roll, heavy metal …

Gothic post-punks Theatre of Hate shaped in Britain in 1980; led by vocalist/songwriter Kirk Brandon, previously from the Pack, the initial group also comprised guitarist Simon Werner, bassist Jonathan Werner and drummer Jim Walker. Instantly recognized as among the era’s leading live acts, Theater of Hate debuted in 1981 using …