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King Kobra's Marcie Free Passes Away at 71
10/29/2025
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- Marcie Free, the vocalist for King Kobra, Signal, and Unruly Child, died at 71.
- Her death was confirmed by drummer Jay Schellen, who expressed sorrow on social media.
- Free was born Mark Edward Free and came out as transgender in 1993, despite industry backlash.
- After a hiatus, she returned in 2009 with Unruly Child, releasing several albums and prompting tributes.
