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. 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?,Are You Man Enough review, Ink 19, July 19, 2001.Are You Man Enough review, Tinnitist, August 31, 2001. 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.[ Betty Blowtorch] at Allmusic
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.
In 2011, Betty Blowtorch began performing again with Mia X Rock NRolla on bass and vocals.
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
External links Official website
Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures on Rotten Tomatoes