Girl Monstar

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Name = Girl Monstar


Img_capt = Surfing On A Wave Of Love/He's Hell 7"
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Origin = Melbourne, Victoria
Genre = rock
Indie rock
Years_active = 1988–1993
Label = Timberyard (1989—1992)
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URL = [http://www.girlmonstar.com www.girlmonstar.com]
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Past_members = Sherry Valier, Anne McCue, Damian Child, Susan World, Janene Abbott
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Girl Monstar were an all female rock band from Melbourne, Australia (1988-1993).

Band history

Girl Monstar formed in 1988 and both of their singles "Surfin On A Wave Of Love/He's Hell" and "Joe Cool" topped the Australian Independent charts. They released their debut album in 1992 titled "Monstereo Delicio". They disbanded in early 1993. During their short career, the band acquired some prestigious support slots including The Ramones, Buzzcocks, D.A.D and Skid Row. Sherry Valier had a recording career throughout the '90s as Sherry Rich, which included an album recorded with members of Wilco. Anne McCue is now based in Nashville and has a successful recording career as a solo artist.
Girl Monstar in 1992, from left: Sue World, Anne McCue, Sherry Valier

Damian Child in 1990.

Members

* Sherry Valier - lead vocals, guitar
* Anne McCue - lead guitar, vocals
* Damian Child - bass, vocals
* Sue World - drums, vocals
* Janene Abbott - bass (replaced Damian Child)

Discography

Albums

* "Monstereo Delicio" (1992)

ingles

* "Surfin On A Wave Of Love/He's Hell" (1989)
* "Joe Cool" (1990)

Compilation Appearances

* "Rockin Bethlehem" (1989)
* "Hard To Believe - A Kiss Covers Compilation" (1990)

ee also

* All-women bands

External links

* [http://www.girlmonstar.com/ girlmonstar.com - Girl Monstar Fan Site]
* [http://www.annemccue.com/ Anne McCue Official Site]
* [http://www.sherryrich.com/ Sherry Rich Official Site]
* [http://www.mp3.com.au/damianchild/ Damian Child on MP3.com.au]

References

* [http://members.ozemail.com.au/~lennon71/monstar_maniacs/monstartree2.pdf Girl Monstar Family Tree]