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Siouxsie and the Banshees' Drummer Kenny Morris Dies at 68

1/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kenny Morris, the drummer of Siouxsie and the Banshees, died at age 68.
The death was announced by music journalist John Robb, who described Morris as 'sweet, articulate, artistic, and fascinating'.
Morris played with Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1977 to 1979, contributing to The Scream and Join Hands.
After leaving, he pursued painting and later returned to drumming for Shrine Of The Vampyre while drafting a memoir this year.

History

Historical Context

Siouxsie and the Banshees formed in September 1976, with Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin leading the charge in the punk rock movement. Kenny Morris joined in 1977, contributing to their influential albums, *The Scream* (1978) and *Join Hands* (1979). Their innovative sound and style reflected the cultural shifts of the late 1970s, leaving a lasting impact on music and art.

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Story summary

Kenny Morris, the drummer of Siouxsie and the Banshees, died at age 68.
The death was announced by music journalist John Robb, who described Morris as 'sweet, articulate, artistic, and fascinating'.
Morris played with Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1977 to 1979, contributing to The Scream and Join Hands.
After leaving, he pursued painting and later returned to drumming for Shrine Of The Vampyre while drafting a memoir this year.

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