Betty Blowtorch is an all-female American hard rock band from Southern California.
The band was formed in 1998 by three members of Butt Trumpet. [1] After releasing the 2001 album, Are You Man Enough?, the group toured with Nashville Pussy. [2] During the tour, drummer Judy Molish and guitarist Sharon Needles left the group; Jennifer Finch from L7 and drummer Dave Gara joined in their stead.
On December 15, 2001, lead singer and bassist Bianca Halstead (Butthole) was killed in a car crash while on tour in New Orleans. The remaining group members disbanded. [2] [3]
A collection of rarities and live performances was released as Last Call in 2003.[ citation needed]
They are the focus of Antonia Scarpa's documentary film, Betty Blowtorch And Her Amazing True Life Adventures.[ citation needed]
In 2008–2009, Blare N. Bitch and Sharon Needles were both members of Los Angeles based bands, Psychostar and Suckerstar.[ citation needed] Blare N. Bitch played guitar for an all-female Black Sabbath tribute band, Black Sabbitch while Sharon Needles and Judy Molish played in all-female AC/DC tribute band Hell's Belles.
All the original band members are currently playing shows with Mia X RockNRolla, who plays bass and lead vocals for Bianca. They are working on new music as of 2021.
Betty Blowtorch is an all-female American hard rock band from Southern California.
The band was formed in 1998 by three members of Butt Trumpet. [1] After releasing the 2001 album, Are You Man Enough?, the group toured with Nashville Pussy. [2] During the tour, drummer Judy Molish and guitarist Sharon Needles left the group; Jennifer Finch from L7 and drummer Dave Gara joined in their stead.
On December 15, 2001, lead singer and bassist Bianca Halstead (Butthole) was killed in a car crash while on tour in New Orleans. The remaining group members disbanded. [2] [3]
A collection of rarities and live performances was released as Last Call in 2003.[ citation needed]
They are the focus of Antonia Scarpa's documentary film, Betty Blowtorch And Her Amazing True Life Adventures.[ citation needed]
In 2008–2009, Blare N. Bitch and Sharon Needles were both members of Los Angeles based bands, Psychostar and Suckerstar.[ citation needed] Blare N. Bitch played guitar for an all-female Black Sabbath tribute band, Black Sabbitch while Sharon Needles and Judy Molish played in all-female AC/DC tribute band Hell's Belles.
All the original band members are currently playing shows with Mia X RockNRolla, who plays bass and lead vocals for Bianca. They are working on new music as of 2021.