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Lead Guitarist & Vixen Founder Jan Kuehnemund Loses Battle With Cancer

posted Oct 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM by CROMCarl.  (8 Comments)

Jan Kuehnemund, founder and lead guitarist for the hard rock group Vixen, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from cancer. The band posted the following announcement on the official Facebook Page:

"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."

Vixen's latest album was "Live & Learn" in 2006. The band disbanded and reformed three times, the latest in 2008, resulting in the live release "Live in Sweden" in 2009. Jan Kuehnemund was 51 years old.

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8 Comments on "Vixen Founder Passes Away"

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1. BrianMN writes:

Very sad. Far too young.
RIP.

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2. liliana writes:

Sorry to hear that, we shall miss her too much. RIP

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3. ATDAWNTHEYSLEEP writes:

VERY SAD INDEED

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4. KMADD writes:

That is sad.

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5. spiral_architect writes:

I only know a couple songs by the band, but this is still sad news for 80's metal.

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6. ZMA writes:

RIP.

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7. Necrostrider writes:

R.I.P.

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8. wilco writes:

way to early rip did see them live in suport act of the scorpions live awesome you will be missed

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