Heavens to Betsy
Heavens to Betsy was an American punk band formed in Olympia, Washington in 1991 with vocalist and guitarist Corin Tucker and drummer Tracy Sawyer. The duo were part of the DIY riot grrrl, punk rock underground, and were Tucker's first band before she co-formed Sleater-Kinney.
Heavens to Betsy | |
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| Origin | Olympia, Washington |
| Genres | Riot grrrl, indie rock, punk rock |
| Years active | 1991–1994 |
| Labels | Kill Rock Stars K Records Chainsaw Records Yoyo |
| Past members | Corin Tucker Tracy Sawyer |
Both The New York Times and Rolling Stone included Heavens to Betsy in essential riot grrrl lists. In 2018, a music writer noted, "This band's primal punk sound and powerful expressions of young female rage and desire retains the power to startle decades after their creation."
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