Siouxsie and the Banshees
Born in London in 1976, Siouxsie and the Banshees were pioneers of punk and post-punk, led by Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin
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Legacy: Cited as “one of the most audacious and uncompromising musical adventurers” , they helped shape post‑punk and gothic rock.
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Evolution: From the raw energy of The Scream (1978) to more experimental works like Juju (1981) and Tinderbox (1986), they blended avant‑garde sensibility with compelling pop hooks .
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Longevity: Active until 1996, they later reformed for touring—Siouxsie later pursued solo work and formed The Creatures .
