John McKay (musician)

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John McKay was the first studio guitarist of Siouxsie and the Banshees.^[1]

He was a member of the band from July 1977 until September 1979. He played on the albums The Scream and Join Hands. McKay composed the tune of their first hit single, "Hong Kong Garden" as well as much of the material found on the band's first two LPs.

McKay left the band after the release of the second album (Join Hands). He later briefly led a trio named Zor Gabor which released one EP, "Tightrope" (1987 cat: ITTI042). It was awarded Record of the Week in the NME. McKay currently lives in northwest London.

References

↑ Buckley, Peter (20 November 2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. Rough Guides. pp. 941–942. ISBN 978-1-84353-105-0. Retrieved 31 July 2010.

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Studio albums	The Scream Join Hands Kaleidoscope Juju A Kiss in the Dreamhouse Hyæna Tinderbox Through the Looking Glass Peepshow Superstition The Rapture

Live albums	Nocturne The Seven Year Itch At the BBC

Compilation albums	Once Upon a Time: The Singles Twice Upon a Time: The Singles The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees Downside Up Voices on the Air: The Peel Sessions

EPs	The Thorn

Singles	"Hong Kong Garden" "The Staircase (Mystery)" "Playground Twist" "Mittageisen" "Happy House" "Christine" "Israel" "Spellbound" "Arabian Knights" "Fireworks" "Slowdive" "Melt!" "Dear Prudence" "Swimming Horses" "Dazzle" "Overground" "Cities in Dust" "Candyman" "This Wheel's on Fire" "The Passenger" "Song from the Edge of the World" "Peek-a-Boo" "The Killing Jar" "The Last Beat of My Heart" "Kiss Them for Me" "Shadowtime" "Fear (of the Unknown)" "Face to Face" "O Baby" "Stargazer"

Videos	Nocturne The Seven Year Itch At the BBC The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees

Related articles	Discography Personnel The Creatures The Glove Bromley Contingent

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