Bikini Kill
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United StatesBikini Kill are an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, in October 1990. The group consisted of vocalist and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail. The band is widely considered to be the pioneer of the riot grrrl movement, and was notorious for its radical feminist lyrics and fiery performances. Their music was characteristically abrasive and hardcore-influenced. While occasionally collaborating with high-profile acts such as Nirvana and Joan Jett
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"That girl thinks she's the queen of the neighborhood"...."SHE IS!!!!!!!!!!"
What I wouldn't give to be able to experience the 90s riot girl scene
As a Muslim Afghan girl I felt very repressed in my community. But I found Bikini Kill and my life changed. I became part of the riot grrrl movement and started a zine. I never looked back. Saw Bikini Kill in a show in DC where they were raising funds for the Rape Crisis Center. It was such a liberating and awesome night. I sent my zine to Kathleen and she sent her zine. She's amazing and had such thoughtful and kind words about my zine. They changed punk rock.
Riot grrrl was one of the most honest and authentic movement in music history