The Trashwomen

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The Trashwomen were an all-female American garage punk and surf punk trio hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area

The Trashwomen were an all-female American garage punk and surf punk trio hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, made waves with their raw and sleazy rock & roll sound. Signed to Estrus Records, the band, consisting of Tina Lucchesi (drums), Dannielle Pimm (bass), and Elka Zolot (guitar), left an indelible mark on the San Francisco garage rock scene.

History

Formed in 1991 by Tina Lucchesi and Dannielle Pimm, along with former Bitch Fight & Eight Ball Scratch guitarist, Elka Zolot, the band initially came together for a one-off show covering songs by The Trashmen. Despite Zolot’s guitar skills, Lucchesi and Pimm spent four weeks learning their instruments before their debut performance. The Trashwomen quickly gained a following in the San Francisco garage rock scene.

The band’s debut album, Spend the Night With the Trashwomen, released in 1993 on Estrus, was described by Allmusic as “a straight-up raw release of sleazy rock & roll.” Subsequent releases included a live album in 1994 and a third album in 1995, titled Trashwomen Vs. Deep Space, both released on the German label Pin Up Records. The band split in 1997 after a Japanese tour but reunited in 2007 for a performance, continuing until 2008. They proudly referred to themselves as “the Queens of Tease Rock.”

The Wongs paid tribute to The Trashwomen in their song “Jerkin’ It to the Trashwomen.”

Band Members’ Activities

Tina Lucchesi, also known as the frontwoman for The Bobbyteens, and Tina & the Total Babes, continued her musical journey in various bands. Additionally, she runs the Lipstick Records label and owns a hair salon and vintage clothing store, Down at Lulu’s, in Oakland. Elka Zolot’s daughter, Natassia, known by the stage name Kreayshawn, is a rapper and music video director.

Discography

Albums

  • Spend the Night With the Trashwomen (1993), Estrus
  • Live! At Tom Guido’s Purple Onion and Other Swinging Places (1994), Lazy Lizard/Pin Up
  • Trashwomen vs. Deep Space (1995), Pin Up/Repent

Singles

  • Lust EP (1992), Hillsdale
  • “Aphrodesia” (1992), Hillsdale
  • Three Birds EP (1994), Estrus
  • The Trashwomen Invade Chinatown EP (1994), Pin Up

Compilation Appearances

  • Locked In To Surf & Rock ‘n Roll Instrumentals 1 (1994), Alopecia!
    • “Surf Beat” (LP/CD), “Miser Lou” (CD)
  • Locked In To Surf & Rock ‘n Roll Instrumentals 2 (1995), Alopecia!
    • “Miser Lou”
  • Surfin’ Around The Worlds LP (1995), Pin Up
    • “Dragula,” “Bumble Bee,” “Nightmare At The Drag”
  • That’s Mighty Childish LP (1996), Vendetta
    • “Pretty Baby”
  • Blood Orgy Of The Leather Girls Soundtrack LP, Planet Pimp
    • “Batteries”

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