The Bangles were one of the most famous girl bands of the 1980s, emerging from Los Angeles with hits that went down in history such as:
🎶 “”Manic Monday””, “”Walk Like an Egyptian””, “”Hazy Shade of Winter””, and “”Eternal Flame””.

The band had 4 key members: Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson, and Michael Steele. Together, they not only created music, but also left their mark on popular culture for generations.

🌟 1. Susanna Hoffs (Lead vocals, rhythm guitar)

Date of birth: January 17, 1959 in Los Angeles, California

Role: The face and most distinctive voice of The Bangles.

🎤 Career:
After The Bangles first disbanded in 1989, Susanna pursued a solo career. Her debut album “”When You’re a Boy”” (1991) was not a huge success, but it helped her make her mark in the post-Bangles pop music scene.

In the following years, she collaborated with Matthew Sweet and released many indie albums. Notably, in 2023, Susanna surprised everyone when she released her first novel “”This Bird Has Flown””, which explores the themes of music, love and fame.

🏡 Current life:
Susanna is still active in the arts, actively interacting with fans on social networks, and maintaining a youthful, attractive image despite being over 60 years old. She is also pursuing a writing career alongside music.

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🥁 2. Debbi Peterson (Drums, Backing Vocals)

Born: August 22, 1961 in Los Angeles, California

Role: Vicki Peterson’s younger sister, the band’s main drummer and backing vocalist.

🎤 Career:
After The Bangles went on hiatus, Debbi formed the duo Kindred Spirit with Siobhan Maher and released an album in 1995. Although not very commercially successful, Debbi is still highly regarded for her drumming and vocal skills.

She often reunites with the Bangles members for performances and joint musical projects.

🏡 Current life:
Debbi lives a peaceful life, not too ostentatious, but still keeps the artistic spirit alive. She occasionally participates in performances and musical exchanges.

🎸 3. Vicki Peterson (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals)

Born: January 11, 1958 in Los Angeles, California

Role: Debbi’s older sister and the group’s lead guitarist.

🎤 Career:
After The Bangles, Vicki joined the Continental Drifters and formed The Psycho Sisters with her close friend Susan Cowsill. She continued to develop her independent music career, joining various bands in the 1990s and 2000s.

Vicki married John Cowsill (of The Cowsills) in 2003 and the two often performed together.

🏡 Current life:
She remains active in the music industry, performing with her husband, and enjoying a happy family life.

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🎸 4. Michael Steele (Bass, backing vocals)

Birth name: Susan Thomas

Born: June 2, 1955 in Pasadena, California

Role: Lead bassist, joined The Bangles in 1983.

🎤 Career:
Before joining The Bangles, Michael was one of the original members of The Runaways (another famous all-female rock band). She contributed significantly to The Bangles’ signature sound, with her skillful bass technique and warm voice.

She left the band in 2005 due to personal reasons and conflicts in musical direction.

🏡 Current life:
Michael Steele has completely withdrawn from the art world and lives a private life. She does not use social media and rarely appears in public. Very little information is revealed about her current life.

🎶 The Bangles – Behind the scenes

The Bangles disbanded in 1989 but have reunited several times for projects such as:

Album “”Doll Revolution”” (2003)

“”Sweetheart of the Sun”” (2011)

Tours in the US and Europe in the 2000s

The group is no longer active, but each member continues to contribute to music in their own way.

💫 Legacy

The Bangles were more than just a pop rock band — they were part of the feminist wave in 80s music that paved the way for many other girl bands to come. With a style that blended rock, pop, and folk, along with their distinctive vocals and unique image, they left a deep impression on music lovers.