Nick Blinko

Nick Blinko
Birth nameNicholas John Blinko
Born (1961-09-04) 4 September 1961 (age 63)
OriginEngland
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, author, artist
Instrument(s)Vocal, guitar
Years active1977–present

Nicholas John Blinko (born 4 September 1961) is a British musician and artist, best known as the lead singer, lyricist, and guitar player for the anarcho-punk band Rudimentary Peni.[1] He is also known for being an "outsider" artist, whose pen-and-ink drawings and paintings have been shown in galleries worldwide.[2] Blinko also creates all the drawings used by the band for its artwork.[3][4]

  1. ^ Gardner, Noel (20 April 2021). "The Strange World Of... Rudimentary Peni". The Quietus. London: Black Sky Thinking Ltd.
  2. ^ "Nick Blinko profile at Henry Boxer Gallery". outsiderart.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 March 2005. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Discogs.com Collection of albums & EPs featuring artwork by Nick Blinko". discogs.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Kinz and Tillou Fine Art 2006 Gallery profile". ktfineart.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.