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Julian Cope

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The Resume

    (October 21, 1957- )
    Lead singer for the Teardrop Explodes (1978-1983)
    Solo singer/songwriter (1984- )
    Recorded with the Teardrop Explodes: 'Kilimanjaro,' 'Wilder'
    Recorded solo: 'Fried,' 'World Shut Your Mouth,' 'Julian Cope,' 'Saint Julian,' 'My Nation Underground,' 'Skellington,' 'Droolian,' 'Peggy Suicide,' 'Jehovahkill,' 'Autogeddon,' 'Head On,' '20 Mothers,' 'Interpreter,' 'Rite²,' 'The Modern Antiquarian,' 'Odin,' 'An Audience With the Cope,' 'Discover Odin,' 'Rite Now,' 'Rome Wasn't Buried in a Day,' 'Live Japan '91' and 'Citizen Cain'd'

Why he might be annoying:

    He looks like a mix of David Bowie and Iggy Pop.
    He smokes.
    He is mainly known for his abuse of hallucinogens.
    He formed many short-lived bands before first achieving fame and success with the Teardrop Explodes.
    He had a reputation for debauchery, resulting in erratic, drug-addled stage behavior that occasionally led to bloodletting.
    He had legendary feuds with many record labels.
    He has aged very badly.
    He has weird new age hobbies, like stone circle hunting.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Jim Morrison was a great influence on him.
    He was more successful as a solo artist then with his former band, the Teardrop Explodes.
    He is also a successful author.
    He is a big fan of Krautrock.
    His music is a mix of brooding funk, soul, folk, and cosmic garage rock.
    He is a life long toy car collector.

Credit: Jughead


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 88.24% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 52 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 75.58% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 126 Votes: 70.63% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 110 Votes: 68.18% Annoying