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Ex-GIRLSCHOOL Guitarist KELLY JOHNSON Dead At 49
- July 16, 2007
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Veteran British female hard rockers GIRLSCHOOL have posted the following message on their official web site: "It is with extreme sadness to tell you that Kelly Johnson [ photo], original member of GIRLSCHOOL, passed away on Sunday the 15th of July after fighting a six-year battle with cancer of the spine." Along with Johnson, the classic lineup of GIRLSCHOOL included Kim McAuliffe (guitar), Enid Williams (bass) and Denise Dufort (drums). The band was an integral and major force in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, beginning with the release of its debut album, "Demolition" (1980), and continuing with the follow-up efforts, "Hit 'n' Run" (1981) and "Screaming Blue Murder" (1982). Johnson originally left GIRLSCHOOL in 1984 after recording the band's fourth album, "Play Dirty", and moved to Los Angeles where she lived for the next 10 years. She rejoined GIRLSCHOOL in 1993 and moved back to the U.K. From 1993 until 2000 Kelly, Kim, Denise and Tracey Lamb toured Europe and the USA and recorded a live album in March 1995. Kelly decided to quit the music business for good in 2000 after recording her final album with GIRLSCHOOL, "Not That Innocent: 21st Anniversary" (2001). For more information, visit the Kelly Johnson MySpace tribute page.
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COMMENT | r.i.p.
posted by : Demonio
7/16/2007 12:31:09 AM
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that's sad news
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 12:32:36 AM
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R.I.P
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COMMENT | deepest condolences
posted by :
7/16/2007 12:38:10 AM
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to her family & friends.
Rest In Peace
plur
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COMMENT | That is sad.
posted by :
7/16/2007 12:40:43 AM
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R.I.P. Kelly
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COMMENT | what a shame.
posted by :
7/16/2007 12:41:37 AM
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Girlschool rocked.
R.I.P.
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COMMENT | My condolences
posted by :
7/16/2007 12:43:48 AM
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To kelly's family, may you find piece in this difficult time.
R.I.P Kelly
Ed
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COMMENT | Damn cancer
posted by : evil hard driver
7/16/2007 12:46:21 AM
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They gotta find a cure. It seems to take away all the good people. R.I.P.
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COMMENT | Ive Only heard Please Dont Touch feat. Lemmy
posted by : MISTER H
7/16/2007 12:53:15 AM
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RIP Kelly.
Hopefully shes in a better place.
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COMMENT | She rocked!
posted by : THRASHMONGER
7/16/2007 1:09:47 AM
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Goodnight Kelly.
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COMMENT | Too Bad.
posted by :
7/16/2007 1:11:29 AM
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There is One less Cool Chick in the world...
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COMMENT |
posted by : vulber
7/16/2007 1:32:31 AM
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i can't remember the last time there was this type of unanimity on any blabbermouth posting...even with the solemn/serious/one-sidedness of this, i was still expecting some idiot....
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 1:45:13 AM
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very sad news R.I.P.
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COMMENT | God speed Kelly
posted by :
7/16/2007 2:20:39 AM
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May you Rest In Peace Kelly.
Your family and friends are in our prayers.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 2:26:37 AM
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I will miss you Kelly ...
RIP
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COMMENT |
posted by : MetalMetalMetal
7/16/2007 2:33:43 AM
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R.I.P.
Kelly,we don't forget you.
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COMMENT |
posted by : PoisonJMT
7/16/2007 2:36:43 AM
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I agree with vulber.
R.I.P. Kelly
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COMMENT | MY CONDOLENCES
posted by : SLAYTANIC WAR RABBIT
7/16/2007 2:39:55 AM
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TO THE FRIENDS & FAMILY OF THIS TRULY REMARKABLE WOMAN.
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COMMENT |
posted by : wiseblood
7/16/2007 2:41:00 AM
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Rest in peace Kelly ....
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COMMENT | OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!
posted by :
7/16/2007 2:41:22 AM
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MAY SHE REST IN PEACE! SHE WAS VERY TALENTED AND VERY CUTE LOOKING TOO!
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COMMENT | thats to young to die
posted by :
7/16/2007 2:50:26 AM
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FUCK CANCER
R.I.P. KELLY
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COMMENT | She was my favorite of the band
posted by : shotgun cheney
7/16/2007 3:44:50 AM
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and I had every record since jr. high
and the band broke through the metal
boys club way before Doro and Lita Ford
(no disrespect to them though)
Kelly probably had to suffer a horrible amount
of pain, spinal cancer means nerve pain, the
worst imaginable.
This is sad news, seems like the coolest people
have the worst luck.
You will be remembered fondly Kelly,
and missed by all fortunate enough to
know your coolness.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 3:58:17 AM
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RIP Kelly.
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COMMENT | here's a great video that I thought captured Kelly's personality..
posted by : shotgun cheney
7/16/2007 3:59:57 AM
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a you tube for the campy video "Don't call it love"
I still think the song has a great hook, and Kelly was
just cool as can possibly be in this.
check it out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pyxof0bICU
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COMMENT | that is awful
posted by :
7/16/2007 4:49:28 AM
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RIP Kelly, you were a great guitarist and a great looker,
hope you're in a better place. I remember seeing you in Ct. in 1983 , one of my favorite gigs ever...
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COMMENT | fuck man thats bad news
posted by :
7/16/2007 5:06:19 AM
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r.i.p.
Kelly Johnson
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COMMENT | Very Sad
posted by : demonwhore
7/16/2007 5:29:37 AM
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I was 13 when I bought "Hit n' Run" the year it was released. I've always been a big fan of theirs. I've been trying to find their cd's but haven't had much luck. Their music brings back good memories for me. Peace to her family.
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COMMENT | This is terrible
posted by : Public Image Ltd
7/16/2007 5:59:01 AM
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RIP
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COMMENT | Very very sad...
posted by : Mechanix84
7/16/2007 6:22:23 AM
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RIP :(
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COMMENT | Best girl band ever.
posted by :
7/16/2007 6:29:14 AM
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Very sad news. Kelly remains the coolest rock babe ever.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dee67
7/16/2007 7:09:19 AM
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R.I.P.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 7:21:14 AM
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R.I.P
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COMMENT | Sad news
posted by :
7/16/2007 7:22:11 AM
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Listened to them a lot back in the day...I'm sure Lemmy is crushed by this news as Motorhead & Girlschool were great friends...R.I.P. Kelly
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COMMENT | How sad
posted by :
7/16/2007 7:34:19 AM
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I was only able to see Girlschool twice, once when they opened for Deep Purple at MLG( Maple Leaf Gardens 1985) They so totally rocked, and once at Lee's Palace in Toronto.
God Bless Kelly.
Sleep well
The Music community has lost another gem...how sad.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 7:48:54 AM
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Had no idea you could get cancer in your spine. Wow.
R.I.P.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
7/16/2007 7:50:34 AM
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RIP Kelly...
Girlschool had a great set when I saw them.
Hit and Run is a great album.
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COMMENT | girlschool
posted by :
7/16/2007 7:57:36 AM
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proper old school HM. Sounds a bit dated now, but great back in the 80's.
struggling to find girlschool on CD........?
get yourself a USB turntable for all that old vinyl !
great looking girl, talented guitarist, paved the way for a lot of the women that broke through in later years.
a sad loss......best wishes to her family.
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COMMENT | SAW GIRLSCHOOL WITH SAXON AND IRON MAIDEN YEARS AGO!
posted by : Brother Maynard
7/16/2007 8:19:41 AM
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And they were great.
RIP KELLY!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 8:49:11 AM
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I'll spin my Hit N Run vinyl today in her honor...
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COMMENT | Kelly...
posted by : Hawk
7/16/2007 9:02:39 AM
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you will be missed by the metal community... :-(
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COMMENT | R.I.P. Kelly
posted by :
7/16/2007 9:46:11 AM
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She was one helluva guitar player.
Kelly certainly showed during her time in Girlschool that women do have what it takes to do killer solos on guitar.
\m/
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COMMENT | this is very sad.
posted by :
7/16/2007 10:13:50 AM
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Thanx for all the great tunes.
You ´ll be missed. RIP Kelly
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COMMENT | Very sad news :(
posted by : RiotAct666
7/16/2007 10:26:17 AM
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R.I.P. Kelly
Girlschool rocked. one of the best female bands of all time.
I will play all my girlschool albums in her honor.
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COMMENT | R.I.P. Kelly
posted by :
7/16/2007 10:46:02 AM
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May you rest in peace and finally forever be free from pain.
One of the most kickass metal guitar riffs of its time...
"You can't do that, you can't do that, I've heard it all before..."
"YEAH RIGHT!!!!" \m/
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
7/16/2007 10:52:11 AM
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RIP,
The original band! Girlschool!
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
7/16/2007 10:56:47 AM
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R.I.P.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 11:18:05 AM
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I think Lemmy will be crushed by this, I think they used to go out. not familar with much girlschool but from what i've heard she was a good player.
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COMMENT | RIP
posted by : redrumloa
7/16/2007 11:40:51 AM
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R.I.P.
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COMMENT |
posted by : rds
7/16/2007 1:32:42 PM
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RIDE IN THE SKY/ TROUBLE
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COMMENT | Really sad
posted by : Dissident^
7/16/2007 2:54:42 PM
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R.I.P. Kelly, you'll be sorely missed.
Girlschool rock.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/16/2007 3:44:18 PM
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Their music will stand time...One of the best "all female" metal/hard rock bands ever...
Best wishes to her family...May she finally find peace from her sickness.
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COMMENT | ..
posted by :
7/16/2007 4:39:42 PM
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wow...no bashing in this post....its sad that it takes a death to do that.
heard of your band but never heard your music, but rip.
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COMMENT | Horrible news!
posted by : TruthIsParamount
7/16/2007 4:58:34 PM
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I sent Kelly a get well e-mail via Girlschool only a week or so ago and now she is gone.
She was a smokin' guitar babe - 'Hit & Run' is an essential metal album and by far the best heavy all-girl album of all time.
R.I.P. Kelly.
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COMMENT | RR
posted by :
7/16/2007 5:28:51 PM
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This sucks,
show are all the bad people still alive & we're losing all the good ones,
she will always be the greatest....
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COMMENT | R.I.P. - Stars never die
posted by : Rajja
7/16/2007 6:02:46 PM
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Sad, sad, sad news. Tears filled my eyes the moment I read the headline.
She was, and always will be a great star.
R.I.P., Kelly.
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COMMENT | I was lucky to ...
posted by : metaladdict666
7/16/2007 7:02:33 PM
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have seen this band open the show on the classic Screaming Blue Murder tour 09/05/1982 USA- Reno, NV at Mackay Stadium. Scorpions/Iron Maiden/Girlschool.
I remember watching Kelly kinda dancing at the beginning of the set because she was in bare feet, a roadie brought out a towel for her to stand on.
She really was a true talent & will be sorely missed
R.I.P.
\,,/
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COMMENT | Sad News...
posted by :
7/16/2007 9:01:28 PM
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I checked out the live videos performances from the MySpace page...check out "Please Don't Touch" - funny stuff w/ Philthy dancing around / singing backup.
R.I.P. Kelly!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | That which we do in life... echoes in Eternity
posted by : FredV
7/16/2007 9:25:00 PM
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You were an Iconoclast....
You were a Rock 'n Roll Shooting Star....
You were my friend.
and I loved you dearly.
Kelly, You will never be forgotten....
Say Hi to Marc Bolan for us wont you?
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COMMENT | So Sad
posted by :
7/17/2007 12:44:43 AM
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What a horrible loss to not only her family, but also all her friends and fans. I never was fortunate enough to see Girlschool live, but still love their music.
RIP Kelly
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COMMENT | --
posted by : t33kuis
7/17/2007 2:16:58 AM
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damn.. cancer takes away only good people. Like they say, evil never dies :S
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COMMENT | Sad...
posted by :
7/18/2007 7:27:23 AM
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This is unfortunate,Godspeed to the family of Kelly Johnson at this most difficult of times.
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COMMENT |
posted by : velocity
7/20/2007 8:04:53 PM
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Oh no, this is terrible news. My nest to Kelly's family and friends. So sad.
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