#Lunachicks

[punkrockhistory]

34 years ago

Women of punk rock, so much energy in one place. 💯

L7 and Lunachicks, CBGB New York City, November 1990.

Photo by Andrea Kusten

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Drummers only…Dee Plakas of L7 and Becky Wreck of the Lunachicks in the early 1990s.

Photo by KRK Dominguez

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Lunachicks w/ MSI, May 2000

[b1kinikiller]

lunachicks!!

[s4gewar]

Theo Kogan of The Lunachicks covered in blood

She looks like Cherie Currie when she drenched herself in blood.

[possiblyweedfart]

riot grrrl + riot grrl adjacent bands that i love and that u should definitely check out :)))

[napunk-history]

Lunachicks

Babysitters On Acid (1990)

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Lunachicks interview scanned from Stubble music zine issue 13, 1995

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( INFORMATION AND EXAMPLES OF EACH GENRE UNDER CUT )

PAISLEY UNDERGROUND !

Artists: Mazzy Star, The Three O'Clock, The Bangles, The Dream Syndicate, The Rain Parade

Most popular Era: Mid 80s - early 90s

Basic definition: Paisley underground was a movement that formed in Los Angeles. It involves an interesting mix of jangle pop, psychedelia and alternative rock. This eclectic genre gained mainstream popularity when songs like "Walk Like an Egyptian" topped the charts, becoming global hits. The Paisley Underground sound is defined by its jangly guitars, lush vocal harmonies, and introspective, thoughtful lyrics.

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RIOT GRRRL !

Artists: Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney, Emily's Sassy Lime, Lunachicks

Most popular Era: 90s

Basic definition: Riot grrrl was an underground feminist punk movement originating in the 90s, predominantly in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Known for its raw, unapologetic attitude, riot grrrl music is characterized by its confrontational lyrics addressing issues such as gender inequality, patriarchy, and sexual assault.  The genre often features fast-paced, guitar-driven music with shouted vocals and a DIY ethos. It came from women wanting to express the same rage and emotions that were considered socially acceptable for men but not so much for women. Riot grrrl is much more than just a genre— it's an entire movement.

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[punkrockhistory]

34 years ago today, girl power at the Bowery 🔥👊💥

L7 and Lunachicks at CBGB, May 25, 1990.

Photos by Chris Boarts Larson.

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[barbie-bitterness]

Lunachicks live 1993

[s4gewar]

Miss Beautiful

Theo Kogan is a total princess and a rock queen.

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