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X-Ray Spex's Poly Styrene Battling Cancer
- Posted on Feb 22nd 2011 2:00PM by Brian Voerding
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Styrene, whose real name is Marian Elliot-Said, revealed the news in an interview published Sunday in the Times magazine that largely focused on her tumultuous relationship with her daughter, Celeste.
"I've been diagnosed with cancer, which has been a huge shock for both of us," she said. "I'm trying to fight it and I'm determined to stay positive. Celeste has done lots of research and she feels I can get better. And I need to get better for her, because I'm all the family she's got."
Elliot-Said was branded as one of the wildest and most unorthodox frontwomen in the history of punk for her work with X-Ray Spex. She wore braces and Dayglo, strutted and shimmied around the stage without rest and sang with a powerful, off-kilter voice that was at once both grating and charming.
She has not offered further details on the severity of the cancer or how it will affect her comeback plans, as the news comes before the release of her latest album, 'Generation Indigo.' Due out in March, it will be her third solo record -- she released ones in 1980 and 2004 -- but her first that harkens back to her earlier days in X-Ray Spex.
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Sally Goldenblaus
Every story is worth sharing! Good luck Poly!
February 26 2011 at 2:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
sugarsugarkitty
Madeline, of course you've never heard of her... They don't play X-Ray Spex on MTV, "The Jersey Shore," "Glee" or any of those other terrible shows that you're obsessed with. Throw out the Justin Beiber CD and go buy Poly's "Germ Free Adolescents" album off of iTunes ASAP!
February 24 2011 at 9:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Mizumizu
If you aren't familiar w/ Poly or don't care, don't friggin' post. We don't know you or care. Poly or anybody stricken w/an illness that can end their lives deserve compassion & support.
February 24 2011 at 5:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
loufalce
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Who is Poly Styrene? Feel bad that she has cancer, but I`ve never heard of her.
February 24 2011 at 12:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
PackRat
I've never heard of you either.
February 24 2011 at 2:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Candace Rodriguez
I admire her for coming forward and getting interviewed. Im sending all my good vibes to her.I know what its like to face cancer because i have had it and I hope she stays positive. I wear my I Heart Boobies bracelet for her :] (there bracelets that are sold to raise breast cancer awareness)
February 23 2011 at 11:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
excrusade
Xray Spex are one of my favorite punk bands and I still have my tshirt. Who can forget when "Oh bondage" was covered for the film Sid & Nancy? Classic, iconic and freakin' awesome! If you haven't heard of it, doesn't make it not good enough for news, it just means that you probably lead a boring life. Good luck to you Poly Styrene.
February 23 2011 at 11:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
spandexpantsyeah
I can't believe this made the news, but I'm glad that it did. For all of the TOOLS out in cyberland, there is more to music than Lady Gaga and Beyonce. Anyway, I've been listening to X-Ray Spex for 19 years and I will continue to do so! I hope Poly pulls through! Oh Bondage, UP YOURS!
February 23 2011 at 11:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
PacoGerte
Loooooved XRay Specs! Best of luck, Polly.
February 23 2011 at 10:07 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
nunya
while you may not know who she is many other people do so that is why it is news.just because you don't know someone you write your stupid comment about every other woman with breast cancer what about the men?peter criss from the band kiss (they have fans too incase you don't know)had breast cancer that was news that also helped raise awareness.as for all the other women plenty of things are done to raise awareness and money for research pink m&ms,pink batteries,theres always the i love boobies bracelets and shirts so you need to relax a bit things are being done for everyone not just poly.as i fan i wish her well in her battle and hope she gets better.....as well as everyone else not mentioned.
February 23 2011 at 7:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Daggywood
First of all I wish her good health ( a full recovery ). Yes, I do remember her and her band X-Ray Spec. There were scores of bands coming out at that time, some faded into obscurity like her band did. Never-the-less, I've always remembered her, I thought she was nice looking. I'm still a fan of punk, I wish her well and hope she wins the battle!
February 23 2011 at 7:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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