The lead singer and guitarist of Leeds post-punk act Delta 5, Julz Sale has died.
Her one-time label & Pitchfork confirmed the news on 22nd September(Wednesday). The Independent record label, Kill Rock Stars states that “Julz Sale’s contribution to punk, post-punk and music at large will be felt forever. we are gutted by the news of her passing.
They added, “she was a delight to know and will be missed immensely. we encourage each of you to listen to Delta 5 for the remainder of the week and/or month. RIP x”
Though the Delta 5 only released one full-length album—1981’s See the Whirl—they released several other singles, which Kill Rock Stars collected in 2006 set Singles & Sessions: 1979-1981.
The group dissolved shortly after See the Whirl’s release. “Mind Your Own Business,” released in 1979, remained one of the band’s best-known songs over later decades, appearing in TV series and an Apple ad about iPhone security that aired in 2021.
Band Delta 5’s Singer, Julz Sale Has Died
Julz Sale's contribution to punk, post-punk and music at large will be felt forever. we are gutted by the news of her passing. she was a delight to know and will be missed immensely.
— Kill Rock Stars (@killrockstars) September 22, 2021
we encourage each of you to listen to Delta 5 for the remainder of the week and/or month.
RIP x
