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Punk Icon Poly Styrene: A Life in Dayglo
15 Aug
Summary
- Poly Styrene, born Marie Joan Elliot-Said, led the punk band X-Ray Spex.
- Her daughter, Celeste Bell, co-authored a book about her life.
- Poly Styrene was remembered for her unique style and independent spirit.
Poly Styrene, born Marie Joan Elliot-Said in 1957, rose to fame as the captivating frontwoman of the punk band X-Ray Spex. Her distinctive style, including a memorable red military jacket, was noted by Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selecter.
Her life story, from a challenging upbringing to a bright career and a tragically early death, is now chronicled in "Dayglo - The Poly Styrene Story." This book was co-authored by her daughter, Celeste Bell, and writer Zoe Howe.
Celeste Bell remembers her mother as a true artist, an individual who fearlessly embraced her eccentricities and forged her own path. The book promises an intimate look at Poly Styrene's influential legacy.
