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The Bangles

The Bangles formed in 1981 as The Colours, with Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, and Debbi Peterson. They changed their name to The Bangles in 1983, and their...

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The Bangles' jangly guitars and layered harmonies

A Los Angeles band that turned bright, grounded pop into major hits in the 1980s.

For the bright, jangly side, 'Walking Down Your Street' from 'Different Light' works. 'Eternal Flame' shows the softer, more direct side they could do.

They had a sound that felt both sunny and real, with jangly guitars and those layered harmonies. 'Manic Monday,' written by Prince, became their first big hit in 1986. 'Eternal Flame' from their 1988 album 'Everything' is still one of their most recognizable tracks.

They formed in 1981 as The Colours, changed their name to The Bangles in 1983, and released their first album 'All Over the Place' the next year. The lineup shifted over the years, with Annette Zilinskas leaving in 1989 and Debbi Peterson departing in 1991. They put out 'Doll Revolution' in 2003.

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The Bangles formed in 1981 as The Colours, with Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, and Debbi Peterson. They changed their name to The Bangles in 1983, and their first album, 'All Over the Place,' came out the following year. Their sound had jangly guitars and layered harmonies that felt both bright and grounded.

In 1986, 'Manic Monday,' written by Prince, became their first major hit. That same year they released 'Different Light,' which included songs like 'Walking Down Your Street.' Their 1988 album 'Everything' featured 'Eternal Flame,' which became one of their most recognizable tracks. They put out 'Doll Revolution' in 2003.

The lineup shifted over time. Annette Zilinskas played drums early on but left in 1989. Debbi Peterson, who had been the drummer, departed in 1991. They faced a copyright lawsuit in 1987 over 'Hazy Shade of Winter,' which was settled out of court.

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