Poly Styrene RIP

As a boy I saw X Ray Spex on top of the pops playing 'Germ free Adolescents'. The impact on me was huge. The album cover of test tubes an icon, a symbol of intent regarding consumerism. In many ways the message was stronger than the Sex Pistols. Each song a step through the overgrowth of consumerist trash. They shone briefly then disappeared. I later learned Poly had a religious or spiritual experience whilst on tour and abandoned the band. In more recent times my partner brought to my attention a Spanish band called Debutante Disco, fronted by Polys' daughter Celeste. Poly Styrene released some fresh material recently, I didn't know she was fighting cancer. Love to her and love to Celeste.