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The Bangles
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United States

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Member Since5/25/2005
Band Websitethebangles.com
Band Members
InfluencesThe Beatles, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt, The Cowsills, The Dream Syndicate, The Alley Cats, The Mamas and the Papas, The Byrds, Gram Parsons, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, The Hollies, Dusty Springfield, Karen Carpenter, The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, XTC, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Velvet Underground, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin...
Sounds LikeSOMETHING THAT YOU SAID - 2003


ETERNAL FLAME 2001- TOP OF THE POPS


HAZY SHADE OF WINTER


BE WITH YOU
Record LabelDown Kiddie
Type of LabelIndie





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Jun 30 2008 7:00P
CARLING ACADEMY BRISTOL Bristol
Jul 2 2008 8:30P
VICAR STREET Dublin, Dublin
Jul 3 2008 8:00P
CARLING ACADEMY LIVERPOOL Liverpool, Northwest
Jul 4 2008 8:00P
CARLING ACADEMY SHEFFIELD Sheffield
Jul 5 2008 6:00P
CORNBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL Charlbury
Jul 6 2008 6:00P
HONBERGSOMMER FESTIVAL Tuttlinger
Jul 7 2008 5:00P
TOLLWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL München
Jul 9 2008 8:00P
LE BATACLAN PARIS
Jul 10 2008 8:00P
ROHSTAFFLAGER Toni-Areal
Jul 12 2008 6:00P
BOSPOP FESTIVAL Weert
Aug 2 2008 10:00P
DOLPHIN STADIUM Miami, Florida
Aug 30 2008 10:00A
RETRO FEST 2008 Glasgow, Scotland
Sep 17 2008 5:00P
KERN COUNTY FAIR Bakersfield, California
Sep 19 2008 6:00P
LA COUNTY FAIR Pomona, California
Dec 31 2008 8:00P
HONOLULU HILTON Honolulu, Hawaii

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   About The Bangles
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THE STORY OF THE BANGLES begins on December 9, 1980.

Reeling from the assasination of John Lennon, guitarist Susanna Hoffs answered an ad placed by the garage-rocking Peterson sisters, Vicki and Debbi - and so it began. With Debbi on drums, Vicki on bass, and Susanna on guitar, the gurls began to delevop their signature sound - heavily harmonized 60's inspired rock.

Bassist Annette Zalinskas joined the group, Vicki moved to lead guitar, and they began to play gigs - appearing first as "The Supersonic Bangs," soon shortened to "The Bangs." With LA-based New Wavers including The Dream Syndicate, Rain Parade, and The Hoodoo Gurus, The Bangs shared the spotlight of a rock revival critics dubbed "the Paisely Underground."

The Bangs released the single "Getting Out Of Hand," garnering radio airplay thanks to the band's longtime patron, Rodney Bingenheimer. Fame also brought the gurls unwanted attention from a New Jersey group also called The Bangs, forcing a name change to the now-famous "Bangles."


In 1982 the Bangles were discovered by IRS President - and Sting's brother - Miles Copeland. As their star began to rise, the band hit their first real hurdles - their label, Faulty Products, closed, forcing a move to Columbia Records, and Zalinkas left the group, resulting in the addition of former Runaways lead singer Michael Steele on bass - cementing the lineup that would catapult the Bangles to the top of the charts.

In 1984, The Bangles' released their first full-length album, All Over The Place. The singles "Hero Takes A Fall" and "Going Down To Liverpool," got extensive airplay on college radio, and opening for Cyndi Lauper's '84 tour exposed the Bangles to an ever-widening audience.

Released in 1985, Different Light, featured Prince's "Manic Monday," "If She Knew What She Wants," and the hit dance track "Walk Like An Egyptian"- rocketing the band into overnight superstardom. "WLAE" charted at Billboard's 1 for four weeks in a row - a feat no other all-female band had ever achieved. A smash national tour, and awards including Single of The Year, Best MTV Video Performance, and a BMA helped solidify the band's status.

In 1987, the Bangles recorded and co-produced a hard rocking cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Hazy Shade Of Winter" for the Less Than Zero soundtrack. "HSOW" rocketed to 2 on the charts, and that summer found the band at the peak of their popularity and back on the road for their 'Bitchen Summer' tour.

In early 1988, the Bangles released Everything - featuring two more chart hits; the rocking "In Your Room," and the ballad "Eternal Flame," which went to Billboard's 1 and became the fifth biggest selling hit single for 1989.

Despite their success, tensions in the band were high, and in 1989 they decided to take a hiatus - cancelling the rest of their world tour, a 4th album, and a concert film. Although intended only as a short break, within a month the group formally dissolved.

In 1990 Greatest Hits broke sales records in Britain, charting in the UK Top 10 for an incredible 97 weeks, and peaking as the 4 album in the country.

The band members stayed in touch throughout the decade, but serious talk about reforming the Bangles didn't begin until the late 90's, when Susanna's husband, director Jay Roach, suggested that the gurls write a song for his new film, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.'

In 1999, Vicki, Susanna, Michael, and Debbi headed back into the studio, recording their original song "Get The Girl" for the Austin Powers soundtrack. Delighted to be reunited, in 2000 the Bangles formally announced their re-formation, and began writing and performing again. A popular VH1 'Behind The Music Special' in 2000 and guest spot on 'The Gilmore Girls' in 2001 brought them additional exposure and support. In July 2003, the Bangles proudly released the power-pop driven Doll Revolution, their first studio album in over a decade.

A fan and critical favorite, Doll Revolution went to 23 on Billboard's Top 100 Independent Albums for 2003.



In 2005, longtime bassist Michael Steele elected to retire from the band, but the Bangles continue to tour and perform with guest bassist Abby Travis. In 2007 they released a brand new concert DVD "Return To Bangleonia," and plans for another album are underway.

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╚»☆Geoff ™☆«╗





Jun 26 2008 6:33 PM

Backstage in Paris? OMG...
DAVIDAO





Jun 27 2008 6:55 AM

love your music since 1986...
greetings from Salento (Italy)
Jenn





Jul 2 2008 8:31 PM

Hi Ladies, Although a tad early, just wanted to stop by to wish you all a Happy 4th of July. Hope you have a good one, however you choose to spend the day.

Jenn
DAVIDAO





Jun 30 2008 12:39 AM

great music...now and then!!!

GREETINGS FROM SALENTO (ITALY)
Christina





Jun 30 2008 8:36 PM

Hello,
Love your music its awesome, keep up the good work.......
Mark





Jul 1 2008 8:53 AM

Hey Girls, Thank you for the amazing show you put on in Bristol - Enjoyed every second. Hope you will vist here again someday. Take care, Love mark xxxx
Jo





Jul 1 2008 9:52 AM

You guys were FAB last night at the Carling Academy in Bristol! AMAZING sound and you all look FANTASTIC! THANKYOU ALL XXXXX
Sigura





Jul 1 2008 4:44 PM

Hello! :) Thank you so much for being friends and for your support - that´s reeeally cool!!! :) Love, Sigura
Doug Johnson





Jul 2 2008 12:56 AM

Hey Bangles,
In order to support my musical habit I'm currently selling Toyotas at Ventura Toyota.
If you're in the market contact me.
Thanks for helping me spread the news.
Hope you're well.
Peace
Doug Johnson
Nick





Jul 2 2008 2:48 AM

Hey girls!! Well I just want to say a massive THANK YOU for such an awesome gig in Bristol on monday night. I had waited such a long time to see you all and it was worth the wait, you all looked and sounded fantastic, what an awesome setlist too, I feel so lucky to have been there. I hope you liked the reception from the crowd. Debbi, great to meet you after the show too, thank you for having a photo taken with me as i know you were all in a rush. Good luck for the rest of the shows and thank you for making a dream come true. Love Nick xx
ANJA





Jul 2 2008 5:43 AM

Hi, really enjoyed the gig in Bristol on Monday night! Hope to see ya another time soon ;-)
Nick





Jun 29 2008 2:44 PM

Hey!! hope Hyde Park went well today....I just CANNOT wait to see you in Bristol tomorrow....i have waited so many years to see you...hope you enjoy the gig!! xx PS...PLEASE sing "James", "In your room" and "going down to liverpool"
Sandra





Jun 29 2008 7:17 PM

stopping by to say hi. hope you guys are doing well. love ya! xoxo
Nick





Jun 25 2008 4:09 PM

I cant wait to see you on monday in Bristol......its going to be awesome!!! xx
JefnLin


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Jun 25 2008 9:58 PM

Thanks for the add Ladies. I really enjoy your music , May God Bless you always.
It's me...Nici





Jun 26 2008 7:33 AM

thanx soo much for the add ^____^

I love youre music sooo much!!!
wish a nice week and a funny weekend....love from Germany.... Nici
Josh





Jun 26 2008 3:05 PM

I think you girls should come on over to North Carolina to play a show. I love your live performances!
The Phamily Rite





Jun 26 2008 4:22 PM

get your buts to Fort Wayne, Indiana! We rock here!
Martin





Jun 25 2008 11:29 AM

Thank you, Bangles! :) I am so happy that you added me on your list! I hope you will come to concert to Austria! I would come to it! :) Greetings Martin
Mary





Jun 25 2008 11:41 AM

Hey...I just wanted to say I too think you guys rock....I have always loved your music and well always...YOU ROCK GIRLS
forestprincess





Jun 25 2008 12:54 PM

ty for the add me lovleys
Showing you and your music loads of me love
hope you enjoy the uk hope the sun stays out for all of you
cant wait to see u on the 30th in bristol xxxforestprincessxxx
tc
taylor (sgt. mcgroovy the third)





Jun 15 2008 11:24 AM

ahhh!!
i wasnt born in the 80s or anything like that...
but i lalalalove ur songsss!!!!!
im soo happy i get to see u guys in concert!!!!
<33
Dave





Jun 15 2008 12:02 PM

Cool! Thanks for adding me to your friends. It'd be great if you guys could do a show in Nm. Hope to see you soon.
Ju§tin Karda§hian





Jun 16 2008 6:21 AM

i love u guys soooo much!!! today feels like a manic monday!!! lol
Johnn





Jun 17 2008 11:10 PM

Love you gals! I saw you in Seattle, oh way back!
~Stacie~





Jun 18 2008 4:37 PM

Thanks for the add, I love ur music. I hope someday u girls come out to Portland Oregon!!
echo





Jun 20 2008 9:40 AM

good day your music is superb cool I love what you done done you good pieces and is delirant thank you has big bientot kiss
Scotty Bee





Jun 20 2008 11:57 AM