Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, United States (1990 - 1997)
Bio
Bikini Kill was an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington, in October 1990. The group consisted of vocalist and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail.
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Critic Concert Reviews
Soundcheck SF (USA)
August 18, 2024
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In a night pulsating with raw energy and unapologetic feminism, Bikini Kill took the stage at the Warfield Theater, delivering a performance that was both a celebration of their enduring legacy and a rallying cry for future generations.
Bikini Kill brought riot, feminine rage, and grit to their first-ever New Zealand show at the Powerstation in Auckland, and we were far from disappointed.
1-2-3-4! Get ready for revolution girl style, as reunited riot grrrl icons Bikini Kill rocked Auckland at the Powerstation for the very first time along with local punk queens, Fake Purr.
Bikini Kill reunited in the spring of 2019 with original members Kathleen, Kathi and Tobi. After two years of rescheduled dates Bikini Kill returned to Portland, Oregon to open up two nights of shows at The Crystal Ballroom.