Betty Blowtorch
Betty Blowtorch is an American all-female hard rock band from Southern California.
Biography
Betty Blowtorch was formed in 1998 by Bianca Butthole, Sharon Needles, and Blare N. Bitch, three members of the punk band Butt Trumpet.[1] The band recorded their 1999 debut EP, Get Off, with producer Duff McKagan (of Guns N' Roses). The EP was released on Foil Records. After releasing the 2001 album, Are You Man Enough?,[2][3] the group toured with Nashville Pussy. During the tour, drummer Judy Molish and guitarist Sharon Needles left the group; Jennifer Finch from L7 joined in their stead.[4]
On December 15, 2001, lead singer and bassist Bianca Butthole was killed in a car crash while on tour in New Orleans. The remaining group members disbanded.[4][5]
In 2011, Betty Blowtorch began performing again with Mia X Rock NRolla on bass and vocals.[6][7]
Members
- Current members
- Mia X Rock NRolla – bass, vocals
- Sharon Needles – rhythm guitar, vocals
- Blare N. Bitch – lead guitar
- Judy Molish – drums
- Past member
- Bianca Butthole (deceased) – bass, vocals
- Jennifer Finch - bass
Discography
- Get Off (Foil Records, 1999)
- Are You Man Enough? (Foodchain Records, 2001)
- Last Call (Foodchain Records, 2003)
- Betty Blowtorch - Live at the Masquerade, Atlanta GA (2020)
- Betty Blowtorch Live at Maxwells in N.J. 2001 (2020)
- Drum Solo (2021)
- TP Whoreder (2022)
- Stronger Then Fear (2022)
- Touch Too Much (with GayC/DC) (2024)
References
- ↑ Turman, Katherine (August 9, 2001). "Sleaze Queens". Phoenix New Times. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ↑ Are You Man Enough review, Ink 19, July 19, 2001.
- ↑ Are You Man Enough review, Tinnitist, August 31, 2001.
- 1 2 Betty Blowtorch at Allmusic
- ↑ Cromelin, Richard (December 19, 2001). "Bianca Halstead, 36; Leader of Betty Blowtorch". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ↑ Whitmore, Laura B. (September 15, 2011). "Exposed Followup: Blare N. Bitch — The Bitch is Back!". Guitar World. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Coyote, Ginger (March 27, 2024). "April 2024 - Blowing Shit Up With The Fucking Incredible Betty Blowtorch". Punk Globe Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2026.