Iconic rock band’s original drummer dies at 68: ‘A gentle gentleman’
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Key Points:
- Kenny Morris, the original drummer for Siouxsie and the Banshees, has died at age 68, with the cause of death undisclosed.
- Morris played on the band’s first two albums, "The Scream" and "Join Hands," including their top 10 hit "Hong Kong Garden," before leaving the band abruptly in 1979.
- Known for his unique drumming style, Morris influenced the punk era and was praised by fellow drummer Budgie for his innovative approach to percussion.
- After moving to Ireland in the 1990s, Morris recently returned to music with the Dublin post-punk goth band Shrine Of The Vampyre and had a memoir scheduled for release later this year.
- Music journalist John
