Beatnik Beatch

Beatnik Beatch were an American pop rock band formed in San Francisco in the 1980s. They consisted of Chris Witt Kettner (bass, vocals), Andy Sturmer (drums, vocals), and George Cole (guitar). They also featured keyboardist Se Padilla, later replaced by Roger Manning.

Beatnik Beatch
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresPop rock
Years active1980s (1980s)–1989 (1989)
LabelsAtlantic
Associated actsJellyfish
Past members

In 1986, they released At The Zula Pool, under the San Francisco based indie label Industrial Records. It was re-released with 5 tracks removed and 4 tracks added after the band was signed by Atlantic Records in 1988. Around this time Manning joined the band.

After Beatnik Beatch disbanded at the end of 1989, Sturmer and Manning formed Jellyfish.

Discography

Albums

  • At the Zula Pool - (Industrial) 1986
  • Beatnik Beatch - (Atlantic) 1988

Single

  • "Beatnik Beatch" - 1988

Further reading
  • Lanham, Tom (October 20, 1990). "Jellyfish Jams to a '70s Beat - Bay Area Bell-Bottomed Rockers". San Francisco Chronicle.
  • Locey, Bill (October 25, 1990). "Jellyfish Set Adrift". Los Angeles Times.
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