Peter MurphyDespite having a successful solo career as a cult artist, vocalist Peter Murphy remains best known as the lead vocalist for Bauhaus, the pioneering post-punk goth rock band of the early '80s. After disbanding Bauhaus in 1983, Murphy formed Dali's Car with former Japan member Mick Karn, but only released one album before embarking on a proper solo career.
Starting with the release of his 1986 solo recording 'Should the World Fail to Fall Apart,' Murphy has continued to expand the loyal fan base of gothic-rock followers he cultivated with Bauhaus. With 1990's 'Deep,' Murphy had a surprise hit as the Bowie-esque single "Cuts You Up" became one of the bigger modern rock hits of the year. The successful Bauhaus reunion occupied much of Murphy's time (the group toured to much acclaim in 1998 and 2005), but since the band's latest album 'Go Away White' has been designated as the final effort by members, Murphy has moved on with this current retrospective tour. Expect an overview of solo songs and a smattering of Bauhaus classics when he plays the Grand Monday night.San FranciscoThe Grand at the Regency Center8 p.m.$32.5006/02/200806/02/2008MusicRockPopPunk