The W's

The W's formed in the early 1980s with Nicolette Larson on vocals and guitar, Lindy Morrison on bass, Lisa Vitali on keyboards, and Laura Kennedy on drums. They released their debut album '101' in 1983, which included the title track that became their most recognizable song. The album also contained tracks like 'Hit 'em Where It Hurts' and 'Rumor Weed' that showed their particular approach to melody and arrangement.

After '101', they put out a self-titled album in 1984. Their catalog includes songs like 'Used Car Salesman', 'Alarm Clock', and 'Bully Go Home' that share the same atmospheric quality as their better-known work. The band didn't record extensively, but those two albums established their sound.

Following the group's end, the members pursued different paths. Larson worked on solo material, Morrison later played with The Go-Go's, Vitali collaborated with various artists, and Kennedy continued drumming for other musicians. Their music, particularly songs like '101' and 'Country Roads', still surfaces in conversations about that period's alternative sounds.