Kenny Morris dead aged 68: Siouxsie and the Banshees drummer dies as fans pay tribute to punk legend

A founding star of iconic group Siouxsie and the Banshees has died. Post-punk music icon Kenny Morris, who helped to launch the band in 1977 and played on their first two albums, was 68. No cause of death has been announced. The drummer was a key figure during the early years of the influential group and helped to shape the sound that would go on to inspire generations of artists. He appeared in the group alongside Siouxsie Sioux, Steven Severin and Peter Fenton, who was later fired onstage. BRITISH punk music legend and drummer Kenny Morris has died aged 68. Morris was a founding member and drummer of Siouxsie and the Banshees, known for their gothic post-punk sound in the 70s. He featured on the band’s first two albums 1978’s The Scream, and 1979’s Join Hands before leaving the group. Both albums peaked inside the Official UK Albums Chart Top 20 and are regarded as classic, influential post-punk releases. His sad death was confirmed by his long-time friend and music journalist John Robb. Tributes have been paid to early Siouxsie And The Banshees drummer, Kenny Morris, who has died aged 68. Morris was the sticksman for the iconic post-punk band during their formative years. News of his passing was confirmed yesterday (Thursday January 15) by various outlets, including Louder Than War. That publication is run by journalist John Robb, who was also a friend of 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,” Robb wrote. “He was sweet, articulate, artistic and fascinating company and his beautiful eccentricity was adorable. British punk legend Kenny Morris, founding drummer of Siouxsie and the Banshees, has died at 68, confirmed by longtime friend and journalist John Robb. Morris drove the band's seminal gothic post-punk sound on their debut albums The Scream (1978) and Join Hands (1979), both Top 20 UK hits that shaped the genre. He left the group in 1979 amid internal tensions but later pursued art, film, and drumming in Ireland. Robb's tribute praised Morris as "sweet, articulate, artistic," noting his eccentric style blending punk defiance with suits, dresses, and handcuffs. Fans worldwide mourn the "hypnotic heartbeat" behind tracks like "Hong Kong Garden," with tributes flooding social media for the influential musician's enduring legacy. ​ ​SOURCE:- https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kenny-morris-dead-tributes-paid-36565522 https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/15794330/kenny-morris-dead-siouxsie-banshees-drummer-dies-fans-tribute-punk-legend/