Ruth McArdle, Former Lords of Acid Singer Is Dead

Ruth McArdle, a former vocalist for the Belgian electronic music group Lords of Acid, has died.

McArdle’s death was announced in a statement from the Lords of Acid group itself which she had left in 1995 after becoming a big part of the success of their iconic Voodoo-U era. Her cause of death was not listed.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the news of Ruth McArdle’s passing. Ruthie/Lady Galore/Cherrie Blue was an extraordinary talent and an unforgettable frontwoman for Lords of Acid during our iconic VooDoo-U era,” the statement which the group shared on Facebook read. “Her voice, energy, and presence left a lasting impact on all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. Long Live The Acid Queen,”

Praga Khan, who co-founded the iconic group in 1988, also shared his own heartfelt tribute to McArdle.

“RIP, Ruth McArdle (aka Lady Galore/ Cherrie Blue), the iconic vocalist of Voodoo U from Lords of Acid . Her talent and influence will always be remembered 🙏 She was the first LOA vocalist to tour live in America on the infamous sextasy ball tour 1995,” he wrote.

Ruth McArdle made a name for herself as part of the Lords of Acid, touring with the group as Lady Galore. She left the band in 1995, embarking on her iconic solo tour that made her the first member of the group to tour in the States.

In 1998, she was hired by Buzz McCoy to join the Bomb Gang Girlz. McCoy also produced her first solo album under the pseudonym, Cherrie Blue.

Comments on Khan’s post paid tribute to the influence McArdle had on many people across generations.

“She was an entire era. RIP,” one comment read.

Another said: “Her voice gave me more than any current singer has brought forth. Rip,”