SPLITSVILLE II

Siouxsie & the Banshees, a seminal British band from a different era, has called it quits--and it’s no accident that this coincides with the reunion of the Sex Pistols. The Banshees were originally formed 20 years ago by a group of Pistols fans, and Sid Vicious was the band’s original drummer.

“As the ‘music industry’ prepares to relive the heady days of ‘punk’ when, confusing the opportunists with the protagonists, it proceeded to sign anything with a safety pin that could spit, Siouxsie & the Banshees would like to say thank you and goodbye,” says a statement from the band. Singer Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie will continue working together as the Creatures.