Kenny Morris, drummer for Siouxsie and the Banshees in the course of the pioneering post-punk band’s adolescence, has died at age 68.
Whereas no explanation for dying has been disclosed, Morris’ passing has been reported by a number of sources, together with his good friend John Robb, a journalist for the music publication Louder Than Battle.
Technically, Siouxsie and the Banshees’ first drummer was Sid Vicious, who performed one gig with the band in 1976, previous to changing into a member of the Intercourse Pistols. However, primarily, Morris was the band’s unique drummer when it got here to recorded materials and their early reveals, after becoming a member of the group in January 1977.
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Morris performed on the band’s first two albums, 1978’s The Scream and 1979’s Be part of Palms, earlier than he and guitarist John McKay stop the group in September 1979 following an argument amongst band members throughout an in-store document signing. Morris was changed by the Slits’ drummer Budgie, who remained with Siouxsie and the Banshees till 1996.
After he left Siouxsie and the Banshees, Morris labored as a drummer for UK singer Helen Terry, and went on to direct a lot of brief movies. Within the early ’90s, he moved to Eire, and have become an artwork trainer whereas additionally working an artwork gallery.
Lately, Morris had been engaged on a memoir, which was slated to be launched someday this yr.
Our condolences exit to Morris’ household, buddies, and bandmates throughout this troublesome time. Revisit his enjoying with Siouxsie and the Banshees, and see the story behind his cut up from the band, within the video clips under.
