Siouxsie & the Banshees 1976-1996 Quiz

Answer: Susan Dallion

Susan Janet Dallion was born on May 27, 1957. Born the youngest of three children, Susan was described by family and friends as a loner. She found her niche in the infantile London punk rock scene for her shocking, but inspirational fashion sense which often included her wearing Nazi Swastika's on her arm.

She would later become a member of the Bromley Contingent, the name for a special clique of Sex Pistols fans who were very close to the members. The Sex Pistols' controversial appearance on Bill Grundy's "Today Show: in December of 1976 raised eyebrows when Grundy stopped interviewing the Pistols, and started flirting with Siouxsie, who was standing with other Bromley Contingent members behind the band. "Let's meet after shall we?" Grundy asked. Guitarist Steve Jones proceeded to call him a "Dirty old man!" The world got their first glimpse of the alternative diva.

Answer: "You're Lost Little Girl" by The Doors

The Banshees version of The Doors' classic "You're Lost Little Girl" was featured on their album "Through The Looking Glass" released in 1987 -- an album entirely of cover tunes featuring the likes of Iggy Pop, Roxy Music, and Billie Holiday. The Banshees skipped The Beatles on this album, but had earlier recorded a great version of "Dear Prudence" which can be found on their album "Hyaena", released in 1984.

Answer: True

Very true. After original guitar player John McKay left the band in 1979, they were in dire need of a replacement to finish out their tour dates. The Cure had on many occasions opened for The Banshees, and lead vocalist and founder Robert Smith had said if they didn't get a replacement he'd fill in. Holding him to his word, when The Cure would finish their set, Robert Smith would play guitar for The Banshees.

He would also go on to lend his services to the album "Hyaena", released in 1984.

Answer: Budgie

Peter Edward Clark a.k.a. Budgie was the drummer for The Banshees. Following in the footsteps of Robert Smith and Steve Severin's side project The Glove, Siouxsie and Budgie created their own side project called The Creatures, also in 1981. Siouxsie and Budgie would later marry in 1991. Unfortunately this union wouldn't stand the test of time. They would later divorce in 2007.

Answer: Peek-a-Boo

"Peek-a-boo Peek-a-boo
Golly jeepers
Where'd you get those peepers?
Peep show, creep show
Where did you get those eyes?"

"Peek-a-Boo" was featured on The Banshees album "Peepshow", released in 1988. Climbing to number fifty-three, the band considered it their masterpiece. They also made heavy use of the accordion and back masking during production. The band would also learn to play the song backwards. This danceable number gained lots of airtime on alternative radio and rotation on MTV.

Answer: Kiss Them For Me

"Nothing or no-one will ever
make me let you down

Kiss them for me -- I may be delayed
Kiss them for me -- I may find myself delayed.

On the road to New Orleans
A spray of stars hit the screen
As the 10th impact shimmered
the forbidden candles beamed."

American producer Stephen Hague took The Banshees in a whole new direction towards mainstream pop with the success of the club favorite "Kiss Them For Me." Peaking at number 23 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100, and number 1 on the U.S. Modern Rock Tracks, this great number can be found on their tenth studio album "Superstition", released in 1991.

Answer: Batman Returns

"Face To Face" was recorded for Tim Burton's film "Batman Returns", released in 1992. Featured during the end credits, this haunting song can be found on the original movie soundtrack, as well as their compilation album "Twice Upon a Time: The Singles", released in October of 1992.

Answer: False

Did I get you? The song "Interlude" was originally recorded in 1968 by Timi Yuro for a film with the same name. In 1994 the Siouxsie and the Moz did record a version of the song that peaked at number 25 in the UK.

Answer: Knox Chandler

Ex-Psychedelic Furs guitar player Knox Chandler went on the road with the Banshees for what would be their final tour, of the 90's that is. Jon Klein was fired due to contractual differences. The other choices are also guitar players of note: Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) Stuart Adamson (Big Country) and Billy Duffy (The Cult).

Answer: The Rapture

Siouxsie & the Banshees' final album "The Rapture" was released in January of 1995. Panned by critics, and not well received by diehard fans, it would prove to be the end for the band. They toured on till their final show in Belgium on July 21, 1995. Siouxsie & the Banshees would briefly reunite on their Seven Year Itch Tour of 2002, and would release a live album entitled "Seven Year Itch" in 2003. Siouxsie and Budgie would continue to work on their longtime side project, The Creatures, until they disbanded in 2005. Hope you enjoyed our little trip down memory lane. Cheers all.