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Iconic 80s & 90s Pop-Rock Band Known for "Walk Like An Egyptian," "Eternal Flame" & "Manic Monday"

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The Bangles Biography

The Bangles are an iconic 1980s pop-rock band known for hit singles such as "Walk Like An Egyptian," "Eternal Flame," and "Manic Monday."

Formerly known as the Colours and the Bangs, this all-female quartet mastered the art of melodic west coast guitar-based pop and, like the Go-Go’s immediately before them, led the way for all-female outfits in the latter half of the 80s. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1981, emerging from the Paisley Underground scene that spawned bands such as Rain Parade and Dream Syndicate. The original members were Susanna Hoffs (guitar, vocals), Debbi Peterson (drums, vocals), Vicki Peterson (guitar, vocals) and Annette Zilinskas (bass, vocals). Today, the original lineup is back together.

The Bangles’ first recordings were made on their own Downkiddie label and then for Miles Copeland’s Faulty Products set-up, which resulted in a flawed self-titled mini-album. On signing to the major CBS Records label in 1983, the line-up had undergone a crucial change. Zilinskas departed and was replaced by former Runaways member Michael Steele. Their superb debut single, "Hero Takes A Fall," failed to chart, and an interpretation of Kimberley Rew’s song "Going Down To Liverpool" just scraped into the UK listing. The idea of four glamorous middle-class American girls singing about trotting down to a labor exchange in Liverpool with their UB40 cards was both bizarre and quaint. The Bangles’ energetic and harmonious style showed both a grasp and great affection for 1960s pop with their Beatles- and Byrds-like sound.

Following regular touring, the Bangles built up a strong following, although it was not until the US #2 hit single "Manic Monday," written by Prince, and the huge success of Different Light that they won a wider audience. The media, meanwhile, were picking out the highly photogenic Hoffs as the leader of the band. This sowed the seeds of dissatisfaction within the line-up that would later come to a head. Both album and single narrowly missed the top of the charts, and throughout 1986 the Bangles could do no wrong. Their gorgeous interpretation of Jules Shear’s "If She Knew What She Wants" showed touches of mid-60s Mamas And The Papas, while "Walk Like An Egyptian" was pure 80s quirkiness and gave the band a #1 hit. The unusual choice as a cover version of the Simon And Garfunkel song "Hazy Shade Of Winter," which was featured in the movie Less Than Zero, gave them a US #2 hit in 1988.

The Bangles’ third album, Everything, offered another collection of classy pop that generated the hit singles "In Your Room" and "Eternal Flame" in the spring of 1989, which gave the band a transatlantic #1. Both these songs featured lead vocals from Hoffs, but "Eternal Flame" was viewed by the other band members as an unnecessary departure from the Bangles’ modus operandi, with its use of string backing and barely any instrumental contribution from them. Rather than harking back to the 60s, the song was reminiscent of the early to mid-70s pop ballads of Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond. It also once again compounded the illusion in the public’s eye that the Bangles was Hoffs’ band. The year that had started so well for the band was now disintegrating into internal conflict. Their singles "Be With You" and "I’ll Set You Free" failed to emulate their predecessors’ success, and by the end of the year the decision was made to dissolve the Bangles.

Hoffs embarked on a lukewarm solo career, while the remaining members failed to make an impact with their respective projects. They re-formed in 2000 for live dates and had further exposure in 2001 when Atomic Kitten took their cover version of "Eternal Flame" to the top of the UK charts. A credible new studio album, Doll Revolution, followed in 2003.

On September 27, 2011, they released their fifth studio album, Sweetheart of the Sun, and in 2018, their original bassist, Zilinskas, rejoined the band.

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The Bangles Videos

  • The Bangles - Manic Monday
    The Bangles - Manic Monday
  • The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter (Video Version)
    The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter (Video Version)
  • The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Video Version)
    The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Video Version)
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The Bangles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book The Bangles for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. The Bangles generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Smash Mouth, Wallows, Jerry Cantrell, The Wallflowers and Two Door Cinema Club. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling The Bangles for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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