Frightwig


Frightwig is an all-female punk rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1982 by Deanna Mitchell and Mia d'Bruzzi.
The current lineup of Frightwig consists of Deanna Mitchell, Mia d'Bruzzi, Tina Fagnani, and Rebecca Sevrin.
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History

Formed in San Francisco in 1982, Frightwig has produced several songs criticizing patriarchal norms.
In an interview with SFGate, D’Bruzzi stated that the band's name came from a slang word that was popular at the time, which meant, "a woman who has been out drinking cocktails, and she started out looking pretty good. Then it’s just the end of the night. Her tights are ripped, her lipstick’s smeared. Mascara’s down the face, and she’s still tipsy."
Frightwig has released cult-favorite albums including Cat Farm Faboo , Faster, Frightwig, Kill! Kill! , and the EP Phone Sexy . Frightwig has had different lineups, including the addition of Eric Drew Feldman, in 2012.
Throughout the 1980s, Frightwig toured America, Canada, and Europe, and opened for Butthole Surfers and Redd Cross.
On May 4, 2017, band member Cecilia Kuhn died of cancer. Her bandmates honored her wishes that Frightwig would not disband. In 2023, Mitchell, d’Bruzzi, Feldman, Sevrin returned with a new album, released on Label 51 Recordings. A collection of 11 songs recorded with Kuhn on drums, vocals, and accordion and produced by Eric Drew Feldman.

Legacy

Frightwig was a significant influence on the Riot grrl movement, inspiring Bikini Kill, Hole, L7, and Lunachicks. Courtney Love described seeing a Frightwig show on the same night as Jennifer Finch of L7 and Kat Bjelland of Babes In Toyland. She said they "all decided to start bands the next day. They are the true grandmothers of riot grrl."
Frightwig has also influenced bands such as Melvins and Faith No More. Kurt Cobain wore a Frightwig T-shirt under his cardigan during Nirvana's performance on MTV Unplugged.

Most recent lineup

  • Deanna Mitchell
  • Mia d'Bruzzi
  • Tina Fagnani
  • Rebecca Sevrin

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

Cat Farm Faboo Faster, Frightwig, Kill! Kill!

Singles/EPs

Phonesexy EP Hit Return EP War On Women 7" Single

Compilations

Teriyaki Asthma Volume III Teriyaki Asthma Volumes I-V