Betty Blowtorch
American hard rock band
Betty Blowtorch is an American all-female hard rock band from Southern California.
Biography
Betty Blowtorch was formed in 1998 by Bianca Butthole, Sharon Needles, and Blare N. Bitch, three members of the punk band Butt Trumpet. The band recorded their 1999 debut EP, Get Off, with producer Duff McKagan (of Guns N' Roses). The EP was released on Foil Records. After releasing the 2001 album, Are You Man Enough?, the group toured with Nashville Pussy. During the tour, drummer Judy Molish and guitarist Sharon Needles left the group; Jennifer Finch from L7 joined in their stead.
On December 15, 2001, lead singer and bassist Bianca Butthole was killed in a car crash while on tour in New Orleans. The remaining group members disbanded.
In 2011, Betty Blowtorch began performing again with Mia X Rock NRolla on bass and vocals.
Members
Current members
Mia X Rock NRolla – bass, vocals
Sharon Needles – rhythm guitar, vocals
Blare N. Bitch – lead guitar
Judy Molish – drums
Past member
Bianca Butthole (deceased) – bass, vocals
Jennifer Finch - bass
Discography
Get Off (Foil Records, 1999)
Are You Man Enough?
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