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What was the formation of the band Coil?
Initially envisioned as a solo project by singer and songwriter John Balance, Coil evolved into a full-time project with the addition of artistic creative partner Peter Christopherson.
What happened in the early years with the band Coil?
A Throbbing Gristle fan, John Balance had contacted them via mail, and thus befriended the Throbbing Gristle frontman Genesis P-Orridge.
When did Coil singer and songwriter John Balance contact Throbbing Gristle?
In 1978.
Did anything else happen in the early formation years of Coil after contacting Throbbing Gristle?
Already having an experience of recording previous to his tenure in Psychic TV, John Balance went on to use the name Coil in 1982, originally envisioned for a solo project.
Did Coil do any live shows during their early formation years of 1982?
On 4 August 1983, Coil—as the duo of John Balance and Peter Christopherson—had played its first gig in London at the Magenta Club.
Did Coil go on any other tours in the early years besides their first gig in London?
John Balance's and John Gosling's collaboration resulted in the next three gigs during 1983, where Balance participated as both Psychic TV and Coil member.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Coil and their formation in the early years of 1982-1983?
The recordings from aforementioned gigs, as well as On Balance, were later included on Zos Kia/Coil split album Transparent, released in February 1984.
In 1984, did the band Coil end their career in music?
Since January 1984, John Balance and Peter Christopherson had departed from Psychic TV and the Temple of Psychic Youth, in order to make Coil as a full-time concern.

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