Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees were a British rock band formed in 1976, emerging from the post-punk and new wave movements of the late 1970s. Active until 1996, the group became influential figures in gothic rock and alternative music, blending punk energy with experimental instrumentation and art rock sensibilities. Their sound evolved across two decades, encompassing elements of goth, neo-psychedelia, and art pop. The band's distinctive approach helped define the aesthetic and sonic landscape of British alternative rock, earning them a lasting legacy within the post-punk and gothic rock canon.