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Pussy Galore (Band)

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1985-1990)
    Born in Washington, District of Columbia
    Jon Spencer, guitar and vocals
    Julia Cafritz, guitar and vocals (1985-89)
    John Hamill, drums (1985)
    Bob Bert, drums (1985-90)
    Christina Martinez, guitar (1985-87)
    Neil Hagerty, guitar (1985-87,1988-90)
    Kurt Wolf, guitar (1987-88)
    Recorded the albums 'Right Now!' (1987), 'Dial M for Motherfucker' (1989) and 'Historia De La Musica Rock' (1990)

Why they might be annoying:

    Their playing was deliberately crude and their lyrics deliberately offensive.
    Martinez had shown up to take photos for an EP cover when Spencer invited her to join the band, despite her lack of musical experience. (Not that it was much of a hindrance.)
    Their lineup had as many as four guitarists, who often seemed to each be playing a completely different song.
    'The Boston Phoenix' wrote, 'This is the kind of band Pussy Galore were: the best thing about them were their album covers and their song titles.'
    In an episode of House, Gregory House plays their song 'Kicked Out' to induce a seizure in a patient.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Their influences included the Velvet Underground and New York Dolls.
    Bob Bert was formerly a member of Sonic Youth.
    They parodied Washington's hardcore scene in the song 'HC Rebellion.'
    They reunited for a performance at Yo La Tengo's annual Hanukkahpalooza benefit (2011).

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 86 Votes: 54.65% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 75.00% Annoying