Ari Up frontwoman of Bristish punk band The Slits passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20th.  John Lydon (Johnny Rotten formerly of the Sex Pistols), who is married to Ari’s mother delivered the news on his website:

“John and Nora have asked us to let everyone know that Nora’s daughter Arianna (aka Ari-Up) died today (Wednesday, October 20th) after a serious illness,” he wrote. “She will be sadly missed. Everyone at JohnLydon.com and PiLofficial.Com would like to pass on their heartfelt condolences to John, Nora and family. Rest in Peace.”

This blog [A]typical Girls is named and based off of The Slits song Typical Girls.

I’m reposting this video as well as a clip of Punk Rock Movie capturing their early live sound.  (The Slits toured with bands The Clash and The Buzzcocks.)

“Don’t create.  Don’t rebel.  Have intuition.  Can’t decide…Typical girls don’t rebel.”

Rest In Peace Ari and thank you creating and rebelling.

- Sarah