Siouxsie And The Banshees drummer Kenny Morris has passed away at the age of 68, with his longtime friend, John Robb, announcing the news.
No cause of death was revealed.
John Robb Remembers Kenny As ‘Sweet, Articulate, Artistic, and Fascinating’
On the Louder Than War website, Robb penned a heartfelt tribute to Morris.
“Kenny was a friend of ours, and it was always a pleasure to see and hang out with him when visiting Cork in Ireland, where he had been living. He was sweet, articulate, artistic and fascinating company and his beautiful eccentricity was adorable. He would turn up in a suit and a dress with open handcuffs on one hand and the next time in a totally different yet perfectly created bricolage of style, whilst still dressing in the artful confrontation of the 1976 punk era that he was such a key part of,” the post by Robb read. “In recent years, he had turned his life back around and was establishing himself as a respected artist, and his paintings had been exhibited in Dublin at a major art show. He also had started drumming again for Dublin post-punk goth band Shrine Of The Vampyre.”
Robb described Morris as a “London-born drummer” who was “at the heart and soul of the early punk scene.” He went to see the Banshees’ first performance in 1976, with his friend Sid Vicious playing the drums. However, when Sid left after the band’s only gig, Morris asked to step in.
Morris left the band with guitar player John Mckay at the beginning of their second album tour.
“It was great to know you, Kenny and we will miss your sweet eccentricity and long WhatsApp messages and your art and your gentle presence in a cruel world,” Robb concluded.
Fans Pay Tribute To Kenny Morris
Getty“Rest in Punk Kenny Morris – drummer, artist, lovely human,” one person posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“RIP Kenny Morris: original punk, Banshee drummer extraordinaire. I knew him well in the Banshees and was in touch with him recently about his memoir. Which I hope will be published. God bless you Kenny,” another person shared.
“Such sad news. Former Siouxsie and The Banshees drummer, Kenny Morris, has passed away at the age of 68. He was the backbone of the sound and style of the classic line-up of SATB. Our blessed thoughts with his family, loved ones, and friends,” someone wrote.
