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.”

Vixen called it quits in 1991 but have reunited in several forms throughout the years. The latest lineup featuring Kuehnemund released ‘Live in Sweden’ in 2009. The other remaining members from the classic lineup (minus Kuehnemund) are currently playing under the name JSRG (featuring Janet Gardner on vocals, Share Gardner on bass and Roxy Petrucci on drums).

The members of JSRG also posted a statement regarding Kuehnemund’s passing:

On behalf of JSRG which includes the three original members of Vixen, Janet Gardner, Share Ross, Roxy Petrucci along with Gina Stileare heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Vixen founder and lead guitarist, Jan Kuehnemund who lost a valiant battle with cancer on Thursday, October 10, 2013.

Much more than simply a brilliant guitarist and amazing songwriter, Jan was one of the kindest souls you could ever hope to meet. She remembered everyone’s birthdays and special occasions with gifts and was one of the most gracious women on the planet.

Through her year long battle with cancer, Jan was very courageous. She never complained and never gave up. The cancer beat her body but it never broke her spirit at any moment.

For those of you who wondered why Vixen never reunited, we actually did reunite.

We had resolved our differences and were whole heartedly looking forward to playing together again.

In January,