Le monde du hard rock/heavy metal est en deuil.
L'une des précurseurs du hard metal féminin, la fondatrice et guitariste du groupe 100% féminin Vixen, est décédée des suites d'une longue maladie.
Jan Kuehnemund, 51 ans, se battait en effet contre un cancer qui a malheureusement fini par l'emporter.
Pour ceux qui ne connaissent pas, voici ce qu'était Vixen, véritable icone des années 80 :
Lire ci-dessous le communiqué du site officiel :
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vixen founder and lead guitarist, Jan Kuehnemund, who lost a fierce battle with cancer on Thursday, October 10, 2013.
Though most well known for her gifted guitar playing and other musical talents, Jan was a rare friend and beautiful in every sense of the word. Humble, thoughtful, loyal and kind, she was the most gracious of women, possessing the quiet strength of a true warrior. She genuinely loved and appreciated her friends and fans more than most could ever know. Those who were most fortunate to have known her and loved her are heartbroken at the loss of Jan, whose spirit will shine through her music eternally.
Jan was very courageous. Never complained. Never gave up. The cancer beat her body but it NEVER broke her spirit at any point. Up until the actual moment that she died, she really believed she was going back home.
Jan... you will be missed.. but never forgotten."
