Melissa York
Melissa York is a rock drummer noted for her work with iconic lesbian bands such Team Dresch, The Butchies, and Amy Ray. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.
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 Melissa York with fist in air during performance at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ, April 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 22, 1969 |
| Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk, indie rock |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Vermiform, Kill Rock Stars |
| Associated acts | The Manacled, Born Against, Vitapup, Team Dresch, The Butchies, Amy Ray, Ex-Members, Humble Tripe |
Biography
York first began drumming with the New York-based hardcore punk bands Born Against, the Manacled, and Vitapup. Following this, she moved to the West Coast to drum for Team Dresch in 1993.[1] When Team Dresch broke up in 1998, York and band-mate Kaia Wilson, together with Alison Martlew, formed the power punk lesbian-feminist band, The Butchies (1998-2005), which put out four albums.
She has remained active in the lesbian and punk music scene, touring with the Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and playing in a band called The Ex-Members and the band Humble Tripe.[2]
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References
- Vivinetto, Gina (February 27, 2002). "The Butchies powerfully fill headliners' shoes". St Petersburg Times.
- Bendix, Trish (May 6, 2010). "An interview with Melissa York". After Ellen.
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