William Francis Karren is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the punk/riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, formed by Kathleen Hanna, with Karren, Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox.[1] He was also active in many other music projects, including the Go Team,[2] the Frumpies,[3] Corrections, and Spray Painted Love (with Tobi Vail).[4] He did not participate in Bikini Kill's 2019 reunion; his replacement was Erica Dawn Lyle.
Billy Karren | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Billy Boredom |
| Genres | Punk, riot grrrl |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Bikini Kill Records |
In a Bikini Kill interview, Karren gave his influences as The Slits, The Ronettes, Chrissie Hynde, and Wire.[5]
References
edit- ^ Raha, Maria (2005). Cinderella's big score: women of the punk and indie underground. Emeryville, CA: Seal Press. p. 203. ISBN 9781580051163.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (2009). Psychic confusion: the Sonic Youth Story. London: Omnibus Press.
- ^ Jason Ankeny (1998-04-13). "Bikini Kill | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-03-06.
- ^ Mitchell, Claudia & Reid-Walsh, Jacqueline (2008). Girl Culture: Studying girl culture, a readers' guide. ABC-CLIO. p185
- ^ "bikini kill summersault interview". Tigerbomb.net. Retrieved 2020-03-06.