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Bikini Kill were an United States|American punk rock rock band|band formed in Olympia, Washington in October of 1990 in music|1990. The group is widely considered to be the pioneer of the riot grrrl movement, and was well known and notorious for its radical feminist lyrics and fiery performances. Their music was abrasive, hardcore punk|hardcore-influenced punk with plenty of hooks.
While occasionally collaborating (politically and creatively) with high-profile acts such as Nirvana (band)|Nirvana and Joan Jett, Bikini Kill was well known for shunning major labels and the Mainstream (terminology)|mainstream music journalism|rock press. After two full-length albums, several EPs and two compilations, the group disbanded in 1998.
History
The band was formed in Olympia, Washington by Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox and Tobi Vail. They began working together on a fanzine called ''Bikini Kill'', and with the addition of Billy Karren, formerly of The Go Team on guitar, formed a band of the same name. The band wrote songs together as a group and encouraged a female-centric environment at their shows, urging girls to come to the front of the stage and handing out lyric sheets to them.
After an independent demo cassette, ''Revolution Girl Style Now'', Bikini Kill released ''Bikini Kill (EP)|Bikini Kill EP'' on the indie label Kill Rock Stars. Record producer|Produced by... read all
