The Frumpies

The Frumpies were an American lo-fi punk rock band formed in 1992 in Olympia, Washington, United States. The original line-up consisted of singers/guitarists Tobi Vail, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren (all of whom were also a part of the legendary riot grrrl band Bikini Kill), and Bratmobile drummer Molly Neuman.[1][2] Their debut was the 7-inch single Alien Summer Nights on the Chainsaw Records label. Babies and Bunnies was recorded in 1993, with future Make-Up and Weird War bassist Michelle Mae signing on long enough to record "Tommy Slich."

The Frumpies
OriginOlympia, Washington, United States
GenresPunk rock, garage rock, lo-fi
Years active1992–2000
LabelsKill Rock Stars, Lookout!, Chainsaw Records
Associated actsBikini Kill
Bratmobile
The Old Haunts
WebsiteFrumpsters
Past membersBilly Karren
Molly Neuman
Tobi Vail
Kathi Wilcox
Michelle Mae

After a two-year hiatus, the Frumpies reunited in 1996, soon releasing the album Eunuch Nights. The CD collection Frumpie One Piece assembled all of the band's previous singles.[1] The group's last release was the 2000 EP "Frumpies Forever."

Discography

On Kill Rock Stars:[3]

  • Babies & Bunnies (7" EP) KRS213, released 1993-08.
  • Eunuch Nights (7" EP) KRS322, released: 1998-09-23.
  • Frumpie One-Piece (CD) KRS335, released: 1998-10-23.
  • Frumpies Forever (7" EP) KRS366, released: 2000-08-01.

References
  1. McDonnell, Evelyn; Vincentelli, Elisabeth (6 May 2019). "Riot Grrrl United Feminism and Punk. Here's an Essential Listening Guide". New York Times. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  2. Empire, Kitty (15 June 2019). "Bikini Kill review – return of the riot grrl revolutionaries". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. "Frumpies". Killrockstars.com. Kill Rock Stars. 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
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