The Bangs

Formed in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1981 from the ashes of the Colours. The line-up was Susanna Hoffs (b. 17 January 1959, Newport Beach, California, USA; vocals/guitar), Vicki Peterson (b. Victoria Anne Theresa Peterson, 11 January 1958, Northridge, California, USA; vocals/guitar) and Debbi Peterson (b. Deborah Peterson, 22 August 1961, San Fernando Valley, Northridge, California, USA; drums), later joined by Annette Zilinskas (bass) after the release of their debut single. Early comparisons to the Go-Go's became an albatross round their necks from which, in this form ...