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Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart


Background information
Birth name David Allan Stewart
Born September 9, 1952
Origin Sunderland, England
Genre(s) Pop Rock
Folk
Years active 1971—present
Label(s) RCA Records
BMG International
Associated acts The Tourists
Eurythmics
Dave Stewart and the Spiritual Cowboys
Vegas
Platinum Weird
Website Website



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Poly Styrene Dies Aged 53

April 26, 2011
Poly Styrene Dies Aged 53Poly Styrene has died at the age of fifty three following a battle with lung cancer.

The singer passed away on Monday night (April 25) friend Symond Lawes confirmed: "I just spoke to her mother and its very true, she passed away quietly last night, her mother and daughter were with her, bless you Marianne. Symond xxx"

A number of musicians have paid tribute to Styrene, Boy George said: It's seems true that Poly Styrene has passed away, she was my punk hero, I'm so heartbroken! (sic)"

Styrene was the frontwoman of punk band X-Ray Spex, best known for their single 'Oh Bondage Up Yours!' and 1978 debut 'Germ Free Adolescents'.

(by Holly Frith)





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