Band of Susans

Band of Susans was an American alternative rock No Wave band formed in New York City in 1986 and active until 1996. It originally consisted of Robert Poss (guitar/vocals), Susan Stenger (bass/vocals), Ron Spitzer (drums), with Susan Lyall (guitar), Susan Tallman (guitar), and Alva Rogers (vocals). The band would undergo several permutations over the years, usually involving three guitarists. Poss, Stenger, and Spitzer were the band's core members throughout its duration. They originated in the New York No Wavenoise rock scene, but due to their layered guitar sound were sometimes seen as the American counterparts to the UK shoegazing bands. Like Sonic Youth, they drew influence from noise music experimental composers for the electric guitar Rhys Chatham and Glenn Branca.

Band of Susans
Susans performing in 1987
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active1986–1996
Labels
Members
  • Robert Poss
  • Ron Spitzer
  • Susan Stenger
Past members
  • Alva Rogers
  • Susan Lyall
  • Susan Tallman
  • Page Hamilton
  • Karen Haglof
  • Mark Lonergan
  • Anne Husick
  • Jay Braun
  • Kelly Burns
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