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Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys


Background information
Birth name Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys
Born July 18, 1970
Born place Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Origin Bethesda, Wales
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Years active 1988—present
Label(s) Rough Trade Records
Team Love Records
Associated acts Gorillaz
Super Furry Animals
Ffa Coffi Pawb
Neon Neon
Mogwai
Boom Bip
Website Website



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Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock: Poly Styrene Death A 'Great Loss'

April 26, 2011
Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock: Poly Styrene Death A 'Great Loss'Former Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock has described Poly Styrene's death as a "great loss".

Styrene, the singer with X Ray Spex, passed away on Monday (April 25) after a battle with cancer of the spine and breast. She was 53.

Styrene - real name  Marianne Elliot-Said - formed X Ray Spex after being inspired by seeing Sex Pistols perform live.

Matlock told BBC 6 Music: "I am still trying to collect my thoughts on the matter, but again it's someone in the rock scene that has died far too young, and it's a great loss."

Boy George is among the music stars who have also paid tribute to Styrene.

X Ray Spex released one album 'Germ Free Adolescents', in 1978, before their split.

(by Jason Gregory)





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