Drummer, Visual Artist, Filmmaker
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Key moments and achievements from Kenny Morris's life.
Kenny was born
· Cork, Ireland
Band Formation
Kenny Morris, a self-taught drummer, joined Siouxsie and the Banshees in February 1977 as the band's first studio drummer. His distinctive style of playing mostly tom-toms with minimal hi-hat usage became a defining characteristic of the band's early sound.
Band Formation
Kenny Morris, a self-taught drummer, joined Siouxsie and the Banshees in February 1977 as the band's first studio drummer. His distinctive style of playing mostly tom-toms with minimal hi-hat usage became a defining characteristic of the band's early sound.
Recording Milestone
In November 1977, Morris recorded the band's first John Peel session for BBC radio, a recording retrospectively considered as one of the starting points for English post-punk. The session showcased the raw, innovative sound that would influence a generation of musicians.
Recording Milestone
In November 1977, Morris recorded the band's first John Peel session for BBC radio, a recording retrospectively considered as one of the starting points for English post-punk. The session showcased the raw, innovative sound that would influence a generation of musicians.
Album Recording
Morris played drums on "The Scream" (1978), the Banshees' critically acclaimed debut album. His machine-like drumming on tracks like "Metal Postcard" became iconic — the track was later sampled by Massive Attack in 1997. He influenced drummers including Stephen Morris of Joy Division and Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus.
Album Recording
Morris played drums on "The Scream" (1978), the Banshees' critically acclaimed debut album. His machine-like drumming on tracks like "Metal Postcard" became iconic — the track was later sampled by Massive Attack in 1997. He influenced drummers including Stephen Morris of Joy Division and Kevin Haskins of Bauhaus.
Album Recording
Morris recorded his second and final album with Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Join Hands" (1979). He departed the band at the beginning of the Join Hands tour in September 1979, ending his chapter with one of the most influential post-punk bands in music history.
Album Recording
Morris recorded his second and final album with Siouxsie and the Banshees, "Join Hands" (1979). He departed the band at the beginning of the Join Hands tour in September 1979, ending his chapter with one of the most influential post-punk bands in music history.
Career Transition
After leaving the music industry, Morris earned a BA Honours degree in Fine Art and moved from London to Ireland in 1993. He held several teaching posts and pursued a career as a visual artist and filmmaker, holding exhibitions including a solo show titled "A Banshee Left Wailing" at galleryX in Dublin.
Career Transition
After leaving the music industry, Morris earned a BA Honours degree in Fine Art and moved from London to Ireland in 1993. He held several teaching posts and pursued a career as a visual artist and filmmaker, holding exhibitions including a solo show titled "A Banshee Left Wailing" at galleryX in Dublin.
Kenny Morris passed away
