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White Trash Debutantes
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
Genres
Years active1986–present
Labels
Members
  • Ginger Coyote
  • Chelsea Rose
  • Pauli Gray
  • Eric Stickbag
  • Lynnelektra
  • Christie Call
  • Cliff
Past members
  • Jimmy Crucifix
  • Jeff Stofan
  • Cujo
  • Roddy Bottom
  • Tonia Bodley
  • Rhiannon Pollock
  • Jake Goldman
  • Dan Humes
  • Johny (Trash/Vile) Sosa
  • Lula Perla
  • Gere Fenellie
  • Billy Gould
  • Lynne Perko
  • Amy Talaska
  • Laura Milligan
  • Margaret Cho
  • Jennifer Blowdryer
  • Patty Pierce
  • Heather Mahan Sanchez
  • Larry "Greenbud" Bergin
  • Kevin Gambetti
  • Neil Smith
  • Aaron Cutchin
  • Adam Grais
  • and many others on various compilations, Beer City Records vinyl ep, tours, etc.
Websitewww.whitetrashdebutantes.com

The White Trash Debutantes are an American punk rock band from San Francisco, California, United States, active since 1986.[1][2]

Origins

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White Trash Debutante deals with issues of gender equality and transcendence.[3] The band's original line-up featured thirteen musicians, including lead vocalist Ginger Coyote, vocalists Ariana Uptime and Cindy Uptime, vocalist Roy Wonder, bassist Billy Gould, drummer Michael Crawford, guitarist Jay Crawford, trumpet player Terra Leong, harmonica player Jon Sugar, as well as Jennifer Blowdryer, Dean Thomas.[2] White Trash Debutante played its first show on August 30, 1986 at The Stone in San Francisco, opening for Devine.[2]

One critic wrote: "Punk rock has always had its socio-political agitators as well as bands that simply wanted to entertain; White Trash Debutantes are a perfect example of the latter."[1]

Perhaps the political underpinnings of White Trash Debutantes message are not so obvious. A careful listening to their music may betray a commitment to mindless rebellion, sexual deviance, and solipsism: Their music abuts head-on with the rush toward fascism, the lack of compassion, and the aimless goals of the 'American Dream.'

The White Trash Debutantes played an early show at San Francisco's Covered Wagon Saloon on October 18, 1989 for a birthday party for Punk Globe Editor and Debutante Ginger Coyote.[1]

Joey Ramone invited them to partake in his "Circus Of the Perverse" party in New York City playing with the likes of Debbie Harry, Bebe Buell, Ronnie Spector, Lemmy (Motörhead) and the Ramones in 1990.[4]

Film work

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George Michalski, the Musical Director for the hit CBS Drama, "Nash Bridges" began using their material on the show's soundtrack.[5]

White Trash Debutantes was featured in the full-length movie "Blast Off.. Shonen Knife" by filmmaker David Markey. Appeared in the documentary film "A Regular Frankie Fan" about fans of the cult film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Appeared in the feature film "Tweek City", shot in San Francisco; directed by Eric G. Johnson. The band's music also was used in the film's soundtrack.[6]

Awards

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The White Trash Debutantes won the Rockies award for "Best Punk Band 2003" and the "Best Punk Band 2004" at the Rock City News Awards.[7]

White Trash Debutantes were named "Best 2004 Underground Punk Band" and Ginger Coyote "Best 2004 Underground Diva" by Demons In Exile.[8]

Noteworthy events

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Ginger Coyote and Jayne County recorded two songs together in June 2006--"Rock n Roll Republikkkan (renamed from "Punk Rock Republican")," in which Jayne and Ginger name some well known 'Republikkkans' in the music industry; "Trans-Generation," a song written by Jayne County as an anthem for those with gender identity issues.[9]

White Trash Debutantes played a memorial tribute for the late Dirk Dirksen "The Pope Of Punk" at The Great American Music Hall along with Jello Biafra and many others.[10]

The band has toured the United States, Canada, Mexico and Japan playing with such notables as Rancid, the Ramones, Green Day, Blondie and The Offspring.[citation needed]

The band generated a lot of publicity when they invited notorious former Olympic skater Tonya Harding to join the band.[11]

At one time, they also had, as a member, an 85-year-old, Patty Pierce (who is featured in the book, Ring Master, by Jerry Springer).

The band has also been featured on many television programs such as Jerry Springer, E Gossip, Inside Edition, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, MTV News and Entertainment Tonight.

Discography

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  • 1991 - San Francisco (Alternative Tentacles)
  • 1994 - Crawl For It (Desperate Attempt Records)
  • 1994 - The McRackins/White Trash Debutantes (Helter Skelter Records)
  • 1996 - It's Raw... But You Live For It (206 Records)
  • 1997 - My Guy's Name Is Rudolf (206 Records)
  • 1998 - Rock On Sister Friends (Beer City Records)
  • 1999 - Split with PSY-9 (PSY-9 Records)
  • 2001 - What's It All About? with Cell Block 5 (Orange Peal Records)
  • Cheap Date (Teen Rebel Records)
  • A Prom Night Gone Bad (WTD Records)

Compilations

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Song Year Album Type Label Ref
"Bad In Bed" 1996 Let There Be Singles CD Alternative Tentacles
1998 Holy Gobstoppers Bat Man!! Another Compilation Maximumrocknroll Won't Like!! CD Slap Happy Records
"Bill Dakota" 1996 Let There Be Singles CD Alternative Tentacles
"Boys & Booze" 1996 The New Breed Volume Three CD G.I. Productions
2005 Criminal Damage CD Electricult Records
Crack Of A Whip 2002 Dropped On The Head Vol. II CD Illbilly Records
"Disobedience" 2001 Punks, Skins & Rude Boys Now! Vol. 6 CD Rock'n'Roller
"FUCK OFF!" 1997 Ramencore Volume I CD Burnt Ramen Records
"Hey Nick... You Did Okay" 2000 H.E.A.R. This CD Sub City Records
2022 Punk For Ukraine Vol. #3 CD Grimace Records
"Judy Is A Punk" (Ramones cover) 2005 Todos Somos Ramones CD Rockaway Records
"Judy Tenuta" 1999 ...Cool Music For The Millenium... (In The Name Of Friendship Vol. 2) CD PSY-9 Records
? L.A.P.D Vol 1 CD LAPD Records
"La Vida Loca" 2005 Put Some Pussy In Your Punk!!! Vol. 2 CD On The Rag Records
"Let's Do It" 2000 Punk's Revenge! Black Eyes And Broken Bottles Volume 2 CD Beer City Records
"Little Bit O' Whore" 1997 Ramencore Volume I CD Burnt Ramen Records
2000 Riot On The Rocks Vol. 4 CD Safety Pin Records
"Ms. Jane" 1997 The Unpunk Album CD 206 Records
"Part Time Celebrity" 2003 It's Not Just Boys' Fun CD Wolverine Records
"Punk Rock - It Ain't Brain Surgery" 1998 Evil Surfin' Dread CD PSY-9 Records
"Punk Rock Republican" 1999 Black Eyes And Broken Bottles ...We're Done Being Harassed! 12" Vinyl/CD Beer City Records
2002 A Fistful of Rock N' Roll Volume 8 CD Victory Records
"Rudolf" 2000 Stranglehold: Punk Rock Across America CD Triple X Records
"What's A Girl To Do?" 1996 Axhandle Punk Compilation CD Axhandle Records
2003 Rebel Noise Comp Volume 1 CD Rebel Noise

References

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  1. ^ a b c Henderson, Alex. Biography of White Trash Debutantes at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  2. ^ a b c Bay Area Reporter, Volume 16, Number 35, 28 August 1986. GLBT Historical Society. Benro Enterprises, Inc. 1986-08-28.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ SurfTone, Susan (February 19, 2017). "Ginger Coyote: Rebel With A Cause". HuffPost. Archived from the original on December 4, 2021. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  4. ^ LA Weekly, "Golden Girls," by Libby Molyneaux, Wednesday, February 13, 2002
  5. ^ "Coyote Lovely: White Trash Debutantes Rock The Emerald, by Brian Smith, Phoenix New Times, September 21, 2000
  6. ^ "White Trash Debutantes Filmography". Fandango.com. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Rock City Awards index page". Rockcitynews.com. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Bands of the Revolution - Demons in Exile". Archived from the original on 2008-08-02. Retrieved 2008-02-21.
  9. ^ "Save the Lap Dance: Jumbo's Best Stripper Retires," by Lina Lecaro LA Weekly, Wednesday, March 1, 2006
  10. ^ "DirkFest: A Celebration of the life of Dirk Dirksen (The Fab Mab Pope of Punk)". Fuzzmonsterrecords.com. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  11. ^ Village Voice, "La Dolce Musto: NY Mirror," by Michael Musto, March 7, 2000
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