Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees were a British rock band founded in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin. Active through the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, they became influential figures in post-punk and gothic rock. The band earned recognition for their bold and uncompromising approach to music, drawing from punk, new wave, and art rock traditions. Their work spanned alternative rock, gothic rock, and art pop, establishing them as significant contributors to the alternative music landscape. The group disbanded in April 1996, leaving a lasting impact on generations of musicians and listeners.