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Unquestionable Presence
Years Active - 1987–1997
Genres - Punk rock, grunge, alternative rock
Babes in Toyland was a punk rock band that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1987. Between 1989 and 1995 they recorded three studio albums. Even though they are a punk band they were associated with the grunge scene. In 1987 the band included Chris Holetz on bass and singer Cindy Russell along with Bjelland on guitar and Barbero on drums. After Holetz and Russell left, the band briefly had Courtney Love on bass. Michelle Leon joined as the bassist after Love's short term.
The band achieved notoriety through Bjelland's "baby doll" image which is referred to as the kinderwhore look. That contrasted dramatically with the raw power of her singing voice and her aggressive lyrics.
While they were inspirational to many performers in the riot grrrl movement, they never did participate in it directly.
Great band that is overlooked. They are one of the best punk bands I have heard and that includes many all male bands.
Members
Kat Bjelland – lead vocals, guitar
Lori Barbero – drums, backing vocals
Maureen Herman – bass
Previous Members
Cindy Russell - vocals
Chris Holetz - bass
Courtney Love - bass
Michelle Leon - bass
Jessie Farmer – bass
Dana Cochrane – bass
Studio albums and EPs
Spanking Machine
To Mother
Fontanelle
Painkillers
Nemesisters
*Spanking Machine and Fontanelle are a must