Ari Up Died at 48

Ari Up Died at 48: Ari Up, singer for punk band the Slits British pioneer, died Wednesday, according to Lydon Sex Pistols John (aka Johnny Rotten), who wrote news on its website. The singer, born Arianna Forster, has long fought against a "serious illness", according to Lydon. She was 48.

Lydon, who is married to the mother of Forster wrote: "John and Nora asked us to let everyone know that Nora's daughter Arianna (aka Ari-Up) died today (Wednesday, October 20th) after serious illness, she survived. Everyone. JohnLydon.com PiLofficial.Com and wish to convey their heartfelt condolences to John, Nora and her family. Rest in peace. "

Until the Slits formed in 1976 at the age of 14, with drummer Palmolive. The group then all women known for their unpredictable and outrageous antics, has broken the barriers punk boys club and built the mold for the early 90s riot grrrl movement. The band released two albums, 1979, "Cut" - which features a cover photo of the band infamous topless, covered in mud - and in 1981 the "return slots Giant," before disbanding. Until the latest release of his solo effort in addition to other musical adventures before the Slits reformed in 2005. The band released an album in 2009 entitled "Trapped Animal.

"[The Slits] became a myth," said Spinner Up last year. "They are like Xena the Warrior Princess. She knew what she wanted. The Slits were totally crazy and rebellious. We were the absolute threat to society. We have such a threat. For our people, we have changed the world. "