Musicians (The Lost Tribes of London)

(Extra video material to Straightforward Upper Intermediate, 3A)

Jimi Hendrix, who died aged just 27 in 1970, is still revered as one of the greatest rock guitarist ever. With his band, the Jimi Hendrix experience, he created innovative music that still sounds extraordinary today. Among his hit records were Purple Haze and All Along the Watchtower.

Janis Joplin was a female US singer with a very strong and striking voice. She died of a drug abuse in 1970. (Cry Baby and Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin)

Johny Rotten was the lead singer if the Sex Pistols, the most influential and most parent-shocking punk band. Most live concerts ended up in chaos and riots (if they weren't cancelled before they even started). They had a number of hit records between 1975 and 1979 including Anarchy in the UK, Pretty Vacant and God Save the Queen. (Sinatras My Way by Johny Rotten)

The Cure are a UK band that have survived from the 1980s to the present day. Their lead singer is wild-haired Robert Smith. Although mainly an album band, they have had a number of hit single records including Lovecats and Friday I'm in Love.

Siouxie and The Banshees were a successful punk band from the 1970s, led by a female singer Siouxie Sioux. (Kiss Them for Me)

Marilyn Manson is a contemporary singer who often wears Gothic make-up and clothes.