Siouxsie And The Banshees - Topic

Siouxsie and the Banshees were a British rock band formed in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin. The Times called them "one of the most audacious and uncompromising musical adventurers of the post-punk era".
Initially associated with the punk scene, the band – including guitarist John McKay and drummer Kenny Morris – rapidly evolved to create "a form of post-punk discord full of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation". Their debut single "Hong Kong Garden" became a high-charting release peaking at number seven in the UK Singles chart. Their debut album The Scream released soon after was met with widespread critical acclaim. Following membership changes, including the addition of guitarist John McGeoch and drummer Budgie, they changed their musical direction and became one of the most successful alternative pop groups of the 1980s. Their third album Kaleidoscope peaked at number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. With Juju which also reached the top 10, they became an influence on the emerging gothic scene.
The band made a breakthrough in North America with the multifaceted album Peepshow, which received critical praise.