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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Poly Styrene dead at 53

Poly Styrene of X Ray Spex has passed. They are best known for "Oh Bondage, up yours!" but my personal favorite is "Warrior in Woolworths" both of which are part of my ultimate punk collection. Not ultimate as in snobby-just a collection of some of my favorite punk songs.

X-Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene dies at 53

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

K.K. Downing

Has left Judas Priest after 40 years. The tour still goes on but...is it still their last??

K.K. Downing Quits Priest

I am still treating it as such. Check out the Metal Gods current and former members list-they have been through more drummers than Spinal Tap:

Current members

Former members

  • Al Atkins – lead vocals (1970–1973)
  • John Ellis – drums, percussion (1970–1971)
  • Alan Moore – drums, percussion (1971–1972, 1975–1976)
  • Chris Campbell – drums, percussion (1972–1973)
  • John Hinch – drums, percussion (1973–1975)
  • Les Binks – drums, percussion (1977–1979)
  • Dave Holland – drums, percussion (1979–1989)
  • Tim "Ripper" Owens – lead vocals (1996–2003)
  • K. K. Downing – lead guitars, rhythm guitars (1968–2011)