Fabulous Disaster
Fabulous Disaster was an all-female punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1998. The group quickly gained recognition for their high-energy performances, catchy tunes, and unique presence in the punk scene. They released four full-length albums and several EPs before disbanding in 2007.
History
Fabulous Disaster began their journey in the San Francisco punk scene in 1998. Their debut album, Pretty Killers, was released on Evil Eye Records in 1999, which marked their entry into the broader punk community. In 2000, the band signed with Fat Wreck Chords‘ Pink and Black imprint, a label known for promoting female punk acts. Their second album, Put Out or Get Out, was a breakthrough, leading to extensive touring.
The band became known for sharing stages with groups like NOFX, The Mad Caddies, The Briefs, The Real McKenzies, and The Dickies. In 2001, Fabulous Disaster won the SF Weekly Best Punk Band award while on the Fat Wreck Tour, a milestone in their career. They released Panty Raid! in 2003, continuing to tour and cementing their presence in the punk rock world.
The release of their I’m a Mess EP in 2004 came with lineup changes, but the group continued to tour and even collaborated on split EPs with European bands like OC Toons and Zinc. Their fourth and final full-length album, Love At First Fight, was released in May 2007. However, by the end of 2007, Fabulous Disaster disbanded, closing a chapter on their impactful run in the punk scene.
Discography
- Pretty Killers (1999)
- Put Out or Get Out (2001)
- Panty Raid! (2003)
- I’m a Mess EP (2004)
- Awesome Fromage – Split CD with OC Toons (2006)
- Love at First Fight (2007)
Members
- Lynda Mandolyn – Lead vocals
- Sally Disaster – Drums
- Squeaky – Guitar and vocals
- Lizzie Boredom – Bass
- Laura Litter – Lead vocals (Original lineup)
- Mister Nancy – Bass (Original lineup)
