Debbi Peterson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Deborah Mary Peterson |
Born | Northridge, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | August 22, 1961
Genres | Pop rock, pop, power pop, Paisley Underground, new wave, jangle pop |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, singer |
Instrument(s) | Drums, vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | I.R.S., Columbia, Koch |
Deborah Mary Peterson (born August 22, 1961) is an American musician and the drummer of the band The Bangles. [1] She sang lead vocals on two of the band's released singles, " Going Down to Liverpool" (1984) and " Be with You" (1989). She is the younger sister of fellow Bangles member Vicki Peterson.
She had already established her first band in high school and started a solo career after the separation of The Bangles in 1990. In 1992, she formed the short-lived duo Kindred Spirit with Siobhan Maher, formerly of River City People. She also served as drummer for Matthew Sweet's touring band during his spring 2024 North American tour. [2]
Peterson has been married to sound engineer Steven Botting since 1989. [3] They have two children.
Debbi Peterson | |
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![]() Peterson in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Deborah Mary Peterson |
Born | Northridge, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | August 22, 1961
Genres | Pop rock, pop, power pop, Paisley Underground, new wave, jangle pop |
Occupation(s) | Drummer, singer |
Instrument(s) | Drums, vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | I.R.S., Columbia, Koch |
Deborah Mary Peterson (born August 22, 1961) is an American musician and the drummer of the band The Bangles. [1] She sang lead vocals on two of the band's released singles, " Going Down to Liverpool" (1984) and " Be with You" (1989). She is the younger sister of fellow Bangles member Vicki Peterson.
She had already established her first band in high school and started a solo career after the separation of The Bangles in 1990. In 1992, she formed the short-lived duo Kindred Spirit with Siobhan Maher, formerly of River City People. She also served as drummer for Matthew Sweet's touring band during his spring 2024 North American tour. [2]
Peterson has been married to sound engineer Steven Botting since 1989. [3] They have two children.