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Bikini Kill is an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, in October 1990. The group originally consisted of singer and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail. The band pioneered the riot grrrl movement, with feminist lyrics and fiery performances.
- 1990–1997, 2017, 2019–present
- Billy Karren
- Olympia, Washington, U.S.
About. Bikini Kill is a feminist punk band that was based in Olympia, WA and Washington, DC, forming in 1990 and breaking up in 1997. Kathleen Hanna sang, Tobi Vail played drums, Billy Karren (a.k.a. Billy Boredom) played guitar and Kathi Wilcox played bass. Sometimes they switched instruments.
May 13, 2024 · Since her diagnosis and treatment, Hanna's back to to performing again with Bikini Kill and her other bands, Le Tigre and The Julie Ruin. She says there's still a lot of anger in the shows, but...
Bikini Kill. photo by Debi Del Grande. 2024! EU/UK tour in June, N American tour in August and September!! More info here! Bikini Kill - Official Website.
May 14, 2024 · Along with Tobi Vail, Billy Karren and Kathi Wilcox, Hanna formed the feminist punk band Bikini Kill. The band urged women and girls in the audience to move up to the front of the stage, write political zines and talk openly about sexual violence. Emboldened by the music, fans would come to Hanna to talk about their own experiences.
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Feb 5, 2024 · Riot grrrl greats Bikini Kill will hit the road this summer with a North American tour scheduled to launch in August. The run will begin with two shows at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, Aug. 15 and ...
May 3, 2019 · Twenty-seven years have passed between a critic’s first Bikini Kill show and the band’s return. The songs, and the politics, are still vital and loud.
