Beatnik Beatch

American rock band
Beatnik Beatch
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresPop rock
Years active1980s (1980s)–1989 (1989)
LabelsAtlantic
Past members
  • Chris Witt Kettner
  • Andy Sturmer
  • George Cole
  • Se Padilla
  • Roger Manning

Beatnik Beatch were an American pop rock band formed in San Francisco in the 1980s. They consisted of Chris Witt Kettner (bass, vocals), Andy Sturmer (drums, vocals), and George Cole (guitar).[1] They also featured keyboardist Se Padilla, later replaced by Roger Manning.

In 1987, they released At The Zula Pool, under the San Francisco based indie label Industrial Records. It was re-released with 5 tracks removed and 4 tracks added after the band was signed by Atlantic Records in 1988.[2] Around this time Manning joined the band.

After Beatnik Beatch disbanded at the end of 1989, Sturmer and Manning formed Jellyfish.[3]

Discography

Albums

  • At the Zula Pool - (Industrial) 1987
  • Beatnik Beatch - (Atlantic) 1988

Single

  • "Beatnik Beatch" - 1988

References

  1. ^ Hazarian, Tony (August 20, 1988). "Beatnik Beatch". Music. The Tribune. San Luis Obispo, California. p. 4.
  2. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Beatnik Beatch Songs". AllMusic.
  3. ^ Ainsworth, Brent (January 11, 1991). "Jellyfish, Bellybutton,Charisma". Spotlight. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. p. 11.
  • Beginnings & Beatniks - More information at Dummyhead Central
  • Beatnik Beatch at AllMusic
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Jellyfish
  • Eric Dover
  • Jason Falkner
  • Chris Manning
  • Tim Smith
Studio albums
  • Bellybutton
  • Spilt Milk
EPs
  • Jellyfish Comes Alive
SinglesCompilations
  • Fan Club
  • Best!
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