The band was formed in 2000 by guitarist Amy Stolzenbach and singer Om Johari, with original guitarist Sylvia Weidemann and original drummer Laura Derig.[2] Mandy Reed replaced original bassist Heather Madden in 2001, and Stolzenbach was replaced by Adrian Conner in 2002. Other members included rhythm guitarist Lisa Brisbois.[2] In their early years together the band regularly toured both the United States and overseas, but by 2004 their performances were less frequent, all members having other commitments.[2][3] By summer 2005, Jamie Nova had been added to the line-up, replacing Johari. Nova was replaced by current vocalist Australian native Amber Saxon since February 2011.[4] Since then they have returned to their constant touring schedule and continue to play all over the United States and have added Singapore to their touring schedule.
Adrian Conner moved to Austin TX in 2004 and started her own original band, Adrian and the Sickness, and tours frequently with them across the US. Their latest album release, B.F.D., was produced by Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's.[5]
Hell's Belles has toured Canada, Japan and Singapore. The band released an album in 2005, We Salute You, and performed at the Winter and Summer X-Games, the 2009 and 2010 Beerfest Asia in Singapore and Sundance Film Festival in 2007.[4] They are currently working on a second release with new singer Amber Saxon, who is also the singer of Australian band BugGiRL.
Brisbois said of the band in 2005: "We want women to be empowered by this. It makes me proud to be in a band with all women, rock as hard as we do and stay as true to AC/DC as we can."[6]
Angus Young said of the band in 2001: "It's flattering. It's great to know that other musicians like you enough to play a tribute to you."[4] In 2003 he described Hell's Belles as "The Best AC/DC cover I've heard".[7]
hell, belles, band, 1980s, nwobhm, british, heavy, metal, band, hellsbelles, short, lived, 1990s, band, this, name, madam, band, hell, belles, female, tribute, band, from, seattle, washington, formed, 2000, hell, belleshell, belles, live, 2013background, infor. For the 1980s NWOBHM British heavy metal band see HellsBelles For the short lived 1990s band of this name see Madam X band Hell s Belles are an all female AC DC tribute band from Seattle Washington formed in 2000 1 Hell s BellesHell s Belles live in 2013Background informationOriginSeattle Washington United StatesGenresHard rockYears active2000 presentMembersAdrian ConnerNicole RidgeSimona BressiJess CoramLauren HoodenpylePast membersAmy StolzenbachSylvia WiedemannOm JohariMelodie ZapataSharon NeedlesJudy CocuzzaLisa BrisboisMandy LeinenweberAmber SaxonJamie NovaWebsitewww wbr hellsbelles wbr info Contents 1 History 2 Members 2 1 Former members 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditThe band was formed in 2000 by guitarist Amy Stolzenbach and singer Om Johari with original guitarist Sylvia Weidemann and original drummer Laura Derig 2 Mandy Reed replaced original bassist Heather Madden in 2001 and Stolzenbach was replaced by Adrian Conner in 2002 Other members included rhythm guitarist Lisa Brisbois 2 In their early years together the band regularly toured both the United States and overseas but by 2004 their performances were less frequent all members having other commitments 2 3 By summer 2005 Jamie Nova had been added to the line up replacing Johari Nova was replaced by current vocalist Australian native Amber Saxon since February 2011 4 Since then they have returned to their constant touring schedule and continue to play all over the United States and have added Singapore to their touring schedule Adrian Conner moved to Austin TX in 2004 and started her own original band Adrian and the Sickness and tours frequently with them across the US Their latest album release B F D was produced by Kathy Valentine of the Go Go s 5 Hell s Belles has toured Canada Japan and Singapore The band released an album in 2005 We Salute You and performed at the Winter and Summer X Games the 2009 and 2010 Beerfest Asia in Singapore and Sundance Film Festival in 2007 4 They are currently working on a second release with new singer Amber Saxon who is also the singer of Australian band BugGiRL Brisbois said of the band in 2005 We want women to be empowered by this It makes me proud to be in a band with all women rock as hard as we do and stay as true to AC DC as we can 6 Angus Young said of the band in 2001 It s flattering It s great to know that other musicians like you enough to play a tribute to you 4 In 2003 he described Hell s Belles as The Best AC DC cover I ve heard 7 Members EditAdrian Conner lead guitar Nicole Ridge bass guitar background vocals Jessica Coram rhythm guitar background vocals Simona Bressi drums Lauren Piston lead vocals Former members Edit Amy Stolzenbach lead guitar Sylvia Wiedemann rhythm guitar background vocals Om Johari lead vocals Heather Moritz bass guitar background vocals Jamie Nova lead vocals Melodie Zapata drums Laura Derig drums Mandy Reed bass guitar background vocals Lisa Brisbois rhythm guitar background vocals part time Sharon Needles rhythm guitar background vocals part time Judy Cocuzza drums Amber Saxon lead vocalsReferences Edit Nelson Chris 2001 AC DC s Angus Young Spotted In Miniskirt MTV 8 June 2001 a b c Armstrong Doree September 24 2004 Belles aim to deliver a safe jolt of AC DC Seattle Post Intelligencer Smith Perry December 10 2007 MUSIC Hell s Belles Off the Road but Still Rockin Kitsap Sun a b c Stout Gene April 17 2008 Get amped up for AC DC tribute band Hell s Belles at Rocksport Seattle Post Intelligencer Adrian and the Sickness Retrieved June 27 2012 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Krusen Lindsey December 29 2005 These belles are on the highway to hell Vail Daily Blender magazine 2003External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hell 27s Belles band amp oldid 1099634923, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
