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What influenced the formation of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth?

Chaos magic and experimental music
Classical music and tradition
Art and philosophy
Rock music and rebellion

Answer

Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth (TOPY) is a magical order founded by Genesis P-Orridge, Peter Christopherson, and David Tibet in the late 1970s. Chaos magic and experimental music were two major influences on the formation of TOPY. Chaos magic is a form of magic that emphasizes the importance of chaos and disorder.