Sad news, indeed, the former lead singer of punk pioneers X-Ray Spex, one of the most distinctive front-women of the punk era, Poly Styrene (real name Marian Joan Elliott-Said) is battling cancer, From her website:

It comes as a huge shock to all those who know Poly Styrene.

Poly has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing various treatments in her battle with this illness.

She is devastated that she cannot commit to any live dates at this stage, but her album remains a very positive force in her current journey.

“It’s been a bit of a battle fighting this cancer but hey ho I’m still alive, Luv Poly x”

Best wishes to the vocalist of “Oh Bondage! Up Yours!” (which I used in the Disinformation TV show incidentally). Poly Styrene’s new album is the critically acclaimed Generation Indigo. Wish her well on her Facebook page and consider buying her album. MOJO and Option magazines both loved it.