This unit was formed in 1986 by the songwriting partnership of ex-Dolly Mixture members Deborah Wykes (b. 21 December 1960, Hammersmith, London, England; guitar, vocals) and Hester Smith (b. 28 October 1960, West Africa; drums), along with Nicky Brodie (vocals, percussion), Patricia O'Flynn (saxophone, ex-Shillelagh Sisters), Leigh Luscious (guitar) and Claire Kenny (bass, ex-Amazulu), later replaced by bass player Sophie Cherry. Their melodic pop/dance style, described by the band as ‘ballroom soul', mixed witty and caustic lyrics - in ‘I Could Have Been Your Girlfriend (If Y...