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30 April 2007

The First Ladies Of Heavy Metal. [More:] Formed in 1979 in London, Girlschool (consisting of Kim McAullife, Kelley Johnson, Enid Williams and Denise Dufort) were the first all-female heavy metal band (although much of their music betrays a definite punk influence). Unlike the Runaways before them, they were not a product of a manipulate male svengali. Their frenetic rhythms, thick riffing, and football-chant catchy hooks made them an immediate favorite among the audience for NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal). They even worked with the almighty Mötörhead.(watch Philthy cut a rug!) These leather-swathed tough chicks are still considered royalty among serious metal fans to this day, which is a credit to both their talent and the growth of the sometimes sexist metal auidence. Now onto the tunes.

Yeah, Right. This insane stomper, in my opinion qualifies as the first (possibly only) heavy metal feminist anthem. (This early promo clip features an absolutely hilarious cameo from Philthy Animal Taylor of Mötörhead)

C'mon Let's Go. Emergency. These songs were their two biggest hits in England where they were bona fide rock stars. They never hit it quite as big in the US, but they've always had a devoted cult following. Personality clashes between Kim & Kelley, the two guitarists/vocalists led to the demise of the classic lineup, although a different version of Girlschool continues to exist to this day.

Please Don't Touch (with Mötörhead). This cover of a Johnny Kidd & The Pirates rockabilly classic is one of the finest moments of both bands, IMHO. Kelley and Lemmey's voices work perfectly together and everybody is playing their asses off and obviously having a ball.

Rock on, ladies and thanks for the tunes.
I freakin' LOVE "Please Don't Touch." I found that song during my heavily-punkified college days, though I was later disappointed to find out that none of Motorhead's other stuff was this much fun. Thanks for the song, man!
posted by BoringPostcards 30 April | 09:19
I was later disappointed to find out that none of Motorhead's other stuff was this much fun.

You need to hunt down their cover of Louie, Louie, dude. Lemmy has a terrific sense of humor. I was reading the linked article and what stunned me was that when Jeff beck was doing some celebrity rate-a-record thing for a Britism music paper and heard one of Girlschool's singles he expressed disbelief that it was women playing. Whatta yutz.
posted by jonmc 30 April | 09:23
What about The Great Kat (NSFW-ish)?
posted by plinth 30 April | 09:34
You need to hunt down their cover of Louie, Louie, dude.

I've heard it. It's not as good as this.
posted by BoringPostcards 30 April | 09:38
I LOVE their cover of "Fox On The Run."
posted by sisterhavana 30 April | 09:52
You should hear their cover of ZZ Top's 'Tush.' That songs sounds even more lewd in a female voice. in a good way.
posted by jonmc 30 April | 09:53
I don't think I've heard that "Tush"... sounds awesome. You'll have to play it for me when I get home.

(I think you're missing your blog, love. ; )
posted by Pips 30 April | 09:59
Heh. I was actually randomly going through iTunes and stumbled upon 'C'mon Let's Go" and decided to share the wealth. What a beautiful day in Queens, BTW. I'm out on the porch chillin' as I type. Wish you were here, alla youse.
posted by jonmc 30 April | 10:08
If only... *sigh* I'm considering gettin' one of those free-standing hammocks. His and hers maybe?

(8 weeks and two days till summer break! woot! -- I think that's my first "woot".)
posted by Pips 30 April | 10:17
If only... *sigh* I'm considering gettin' one of those free-standing hammocks. His and hers maybe?

It'll be just like Gilligan's Island only with smog and sirens and people yelling in foriegn tongues.
posted by jonmc 30 April | 10:20
Ha! : ) How does one make a radio out of coconuts anyway?
posted by Pips 30 April | 10:29
(Mary Ann, Ginger, and Mrs. Howell... one of the original TV girl groups?)
posted by Pips 30 April | 10:30
Need a stupid timer on my computer. || I am SPARTACUS!!!

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