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Siouxsie and the Banshees

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Group. Formed September 1976. Disbanded 1996.

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Biography

Siouxsie & the Banshees were a British rock band formed in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin, the only constant members.

Initially associated with the British punk rock scene, the band quickly evolved to create "a form of post-punk discord full of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation." The Times cited Siouxsie & the Banshees as "one of the most audacious and uncompromising musical adventurers of the post-punk era."

The group also became inspirational in the creation and development of gothic rock and their music also combined elements of pop and avant-garde.

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  1. The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees 2002

    The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees

    Reviewed by Matt Conrad

    She and her fellow Banshees had the great advantage of never having been musicians...

  2. Tinderbox 1986

    Tinderbox

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    It demonstrates the regard in which they continue to hold their audience.

  3. Hyaena 1984

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    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    Another exemplary addition to Banshees' reissue series.

  4. Kaleidoscope 1980

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    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    'Kaleidoscope' was where Siouxsie came of age...

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