A Tribute to Punk Rock Legend Poly Styrene
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In the '80's I was pretty big into punk rock. One of my favorite tunes was "Oh Bondage, Up Yours!" by X-Ray Spex. I especially loved the way the tune started, first with a sweet female voice saying "some people think little girls should be seen and not heard....but I think". Then, with all the power you can imagine lead singer, Poly Styrene belted out the words that ring on in the minds of anyone who's ever heard the song: "OH BONDAGE, UP YOURS!".
Poly Styrene was one of the few females who made a mark in the punk rock scene. Pioneers like her paved the way for artists such as Madonna, P!nk and Lady Gaga. She passed away on April 25, 2011 at the age of 53 and I wanted to acknowledge her contribution to the music scene and to the lives of many girls and women who have plenty to say but are sometimes too afraid to say it. May this mix bring out the pioneer in me, in you and in anyone who wants to be bold and leave a lasting mark.