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Siouxsie Sioux

Siouxsie Sioux is an English singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of Siouxsie and the Banshees and as one half of The Creatures.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Siouxsie Sioux is an English singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of Siouxsie and the Banshees and as one half of The Creatures. Born Susan Janet Ballion in London, she became a major figure in punk and post-punk music and later released solo work. Her solo debut album, Mantaray, was released in 2007.

Early life

Siouxsie Sioux was born Susan Janet Ballion in London in 1957. Public biographies identify Southwark, London, as her birthplace.

Siouxsie and the Banshees

In 1976, she co-founded Siouxsie and the Banshees, the band with which she became most widely known. The group was an important part of the post-punk movement.

The Creatures and solo work

She later worked in The Creatures, a duo with Budgie, and then pursued solo projects. Her solo debut album, Mantaray, was released in 2007.

Musical style and influence

Her work has been linked to punk, post-punk, new wave, gothic rock, and alternative rock. She is widely described in music sources as an influential British rock vocalist.

Key facts

  • She co-founded Siouxsie and the Banshees in 1976 and was its lead singer.
  • She was also part of The Creatures, a side project with Budgie.
  • Her solo career began in 2004, and her first solo album was Mantaray in 2007.
  • She is associated with punk, post-punk, new wave, gothic rock, and alternative rock.
  • She was born Susan Janet Ballion in Southwark, London.
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Canadian context

Siouxsie Sioux has had influence on alternative and gothic rock scenes that were followed closely by Canadian listeners and musicians, but there is no major Canada-specific role noted in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Siouxsie Sioux's real name?
Her birth name is Susan Janet Ballion.
What is Siouxsie Sioux best known for?
She is best known as the lead singer of Siouxsie and the Banshees and as part of The Creatures.
When was Siouxsie Sioux born?
She was born on 27 May 1957.
What was her first solo album?
Her first solo album was Mantaray, released in 2007.
What genres is she associated with?
She is associated with punk, post-punk, new wave, gothic rock, and alternative rock.

References

  1. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siouxsie_Sioux
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, years active, musical genres, co-founding of Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Creatures.
  2. Viquipèdia — https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siouxsie_Sioux
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, main bands, and solo album Mantaray.
  3. NPR — https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2007/10/03/14947510/siouxsie-sioux-a-rock-icon-goes-solo
    Supports: Biographical overview, founding of Siouxsie and the Banshees, and release context for Mantaray.
  4. AllMusic — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/siouxsie-sioux-mn0000723412
    Supports: Biographical summary and influence in rock music.