Are The Bangles Still Alive?

The Bangles are still a functional pop band, putting up incredible performances and making waves in the showbiz world.

About The Bangles

The Bangles are an American pop rock band which was set up in 1981, in Los Angeles, California, and became known for several hit singles.

Following the split of the band in 1989, the then bass player, Michael Steele, initially wrote and recorded songs, then later founded the band “Crash Wisdom”, which wasn’t successful either.

Steele eventually relocated to Los Angeles to focus on painting.

Afterwards, Annette Zilinskas came on board to play bass for The Bangles.

She left the band in to join Blood on the Saddle, as well as Weather Bell, The Ringing Sisters, and Medicine. In 2018, she made a comeback.

Some of The Bangles singles that ranked tops on the U.S. music charts are “Manic Monday” (1986), “Walk Like an Egyptian” (1986), “Hazy Shade of Winter” (1987), “In Your Room” (1988), and “Eternal Flame” (1989).

The band initially began with Susanna Hoffs, and Vicki Peterson playing the guitar, Debbi Peterson playing the drums and Michael Steele serving as the bass player.

After several ups and downs, splits and reconciliations, the group now consists of Vicki and Debbi Peterson, who are siblings, Susan Hoffs, and bassist Annette Zilinskas.

For music tours, the group often included Abby Travis and Derrick Anderson as bass guitarists, Walker Igleheart and Greg “Harpo” Hilfman as keyboardists.