
“Siouxsie tried out her newfound kung fu on me and barged me in the back. That was enough – I walked out and Kenny came with me”: A brawl ended John McKay’s tenure with Siouxsie and the Banshees, but not his influence on a generation of players
Naomi Baker
created: June 17, 2025, 1:12 p.m. | updated: June 20, 2025, 4:23 p.m.
But I didn’t sit down and learn it; I just absorbed it.”You joined Siouxsie and the Banshees in July 1977.
I was extremely happy.”Once Robert Smith had played in the Banshees and played my songs, he started to sound very different.
I didn’t learn other people’s songs; I went on my own way.”Can you remember any big names you played with during the Banshees?
“Once Robert Smith had played in the Banshees and played my songs, he started to sound very different.
It’s funny how well it all sits together because they’re all different studios, different times and different producers.
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