Siouxsie Sioux

Siouxsie Sioux is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer known for being the lead singer of Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Rock Singer

May 27, 1957

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Born Susan Janet Ballion on May 27, 1957, Siouxsie Sioux is an influential English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. She rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, active from 1976 to 1996. As a post-punk icon and sartorial heroine, Sioux has significantly impacted artists such as PJ Harvey and LCD Soundsystem.

Some of Siouxsie Sioux’s most renowned works include albums “The Scream” and “Juju” with Siouxsie and the Banshees, as well as her successful solo album “MantaRay,” which reached the UK charts’ top fifty. Sioux has also collaborated with various artists on different projects, playing a significant role in the alternative music scene of the 80s and 90s.

Notable works and achievements involving Siouxsie Sioux include:

1. Albums “Tinderbox” and “Hyaena” with Siouxsie and the Banshees.
2. Her performance at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels in 2023, marking her return to the stage after ten years.
3. Sioux’s influence on the works of artists like PJ Harvey, LCD Soundsystem, and many others.
4. Siouxsie and the Banshees’ unique cover of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.”

Siouxsie Sioux remains a vital figure in alternative music and a pioneering force for female musicians in the UK punk scene.