Betty Blowtorch is an all-female American hard rock band from Southern California.

Biography

The band was formed in 1998 by three members of Butt Trumpet.[1] After releasing the 2001 album, Are You Man Enough?, the group toured with Nashville Pussy.[2] During the tour, drummer Judy Molish and guitarist Sharon Needles left the group; Jennifer Finch from L7 and drummer Dave Gara joined in their stead.

On December 15, 2001, lead singer and bassist Bianca Halstead (Butthole) was killed in a car crash while on tour in New Orleans. The remaining group members disbanded.[2][3]

A collection of rarities and live performances was released as Last Call in 2003.[citation needed]

They are the focus of Antonia Scarpa's documentary film, Betty Blowtorch And Her Amazing True Life Adventures.[4]

In 2008–2009, Blare N. Bitch and Sharon Needles were both members of Los Angeles based bands, Psychostar and Suckerstar.[citation needed] Blare N. Bitch played guitar for an all-female Black Sabbath tribute band, Black Sabbitch while Sharon Needles and Judy Molish played in all-female AC/DC tribute band Hell's Belles.

All the original band members are currently playing shows with Mia X RockNRolla, who plays bass and lead vocals for Bianca. They are working on new music as of 2021.

Members

Discography


References

  1. ^ Turman, Katherine (August 9, 2001). "Sleaze Queens". Phoenix New Times. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Betty Blowtorch at Allmusic
  3. ^ Cromelin, Richard (December 19, 2001). "Bianca Halstead, 36; Leader of Betty Blowtorch". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  4. ^ Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures, June 11, 2003, retrieved October 13, 2019