Billy Karren
Billy Karren | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Billy Boredom |
| Genres | Punk, riot grrrl |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Bikini Kill Records |
| Associated acts | Bikini Kill The Go Team Comet Gain The Frumpies |
William Francis Karren is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the punk/riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, formed by Kathleen Hanna, with Karren, Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox.[1] He was also active in many other music projects including the Go Team,[2] the Frumpies,[3] Corrections, and Spray Painted Love (with Tobi Vail).[4]
In a Bikini Kill interview, Karren gave his influences as the Slits, the Ronettes, Chrissie Hynde and Wire.[5]
References[]
- ^ Raha, Maria (2005). Cinderella's big score: women of the punk and indie underground. Emeryville, CA: Seal Press. p. 203.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (2009). Psychic confusion: the Sonic Youth Story. London: Omnibus Press.
- ^ Jason Ankeny (1998-04-13). "Bikini Kill | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- ^ Mitchell, Claudia & Reid-Walsh, Jacqueline (2008). Girl Culture: Studying girl culture, a readers' guide. ABC-CLIO. p185
- ^ "bikini kill summersault interview". Tigerbomb.net. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
Categories:
- Riot grrrl musicians
- American punk rock guitarists
- American indie rock musicians
- American feminists
- Feminist musicians
- Male feminists
- Kill Rock Stars
- K Records artists
- Living people
- American male guitarists
- Bikini Kill members
- The Frumpies members