checkinoutthesceneo asks:
Susanna has told us some stories about hanging out with the "glitterati" back in the 80's...  Do you have any favorite stories about meeting or hanging out with celebrities? (Other than you and your own beautiful bandmates, I mean!)
Hi there, checkinoutthesceneo,
Yeah, we used to hang out with some GROOVY people!! I'm not sure if Susanna's mentioned this one or not, but we had a great time hanging out with Duran Duran in the 80's. We were in San Remo, Italy doing a TV show and afterwards we decided to go have dinner with the Durans... I can still remember following them out to the cars and there were a load of screaming fans (mainly girls, of course!!). They were grabbing at their clothes and ours as well, by proximity. We were caught up in Duranmania, which was unreal.
We had a fabulous time with them at dinner and we could hear girls screaming outside the restaurant! Later on, we went to a groovy club and had the whole VIP treatment (ah, those were the days!).
That's just one example. I can also remember meeting Eric Clapton, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins at the BPI awards in England. That was a thrill! And of course we had fun hanging out with Randy Quaid and Little Richard while filming the 'Walking Down Your Street' video.
Thanks for writing.
Love,
Debbi

JMRFlyer asks:
What's the most un-Bangly song you (the group) have done? I don't mean least popular, but a song you feel doesn't really represent what the style of music you've chosen?
Hello, JMRflyer,
I always thought that 'Walk Like an Egyptian' was a very "unbangly" song. It had a drum machine track on it, which was awkward for me. Ironically, it's a part of Bangle history, but it still doesn't feel like a true representation of the Bangles (in my opinion).
Thanks for writing in.
Love,
Debbi



Selina asks:
Before I ask my question, I wanted to remind you that you are the BEST female drummer in all the UNIVERSE!! Whew! much better now.  Okay, my question is, have you ever considered recording harder songs (hard rock) and playing a double bass?  Maybe a speed pedal?  I have always wanted to hear you with a double bass.  I listen to 'Mud' by Primus and when I hear the double bass at the end, I think to myself, "Debbers would sound so awesome on a double bass."  Anyway, just wanted to know.  Be blessed Debbi and hope you are having fun with baby Keira!!  Thanks for your awesome talent and music.
Hey Selina,
Hello again! Yeah, I'd like to do a few harder rock songs. I'm not sure about the double bass drum thing, though. It's never been a part of my style, but that doesn't mean I won't ever try it!!
Thanks!
Love,
Debbi




Dennis H. asks:
First, congratulations on your new addition! Second, I want to thank you and the rest of the gurls for all the great music through the years. Your new cd is fantastic! There's just something about Bangles music... You gurls can send emotions sailing from one end of the spectrum to the other with your great songs.  Now that you've had Keira, are you itching to get out and do some shows?  I live in Minnesota, and I'm hoping that one day soon, I'll hear that a concert date has been set up here.
Hello, Dennis H,
Thank you for your kind letter! I'm glad you like the Doll Revolution CD!  I am, in fact, looking forward to getting out and playing some. I love being a mom, but I do miss playing! We are planning on doing some shows in the summer (and perhaps sooner!). Keep checking the website for where and when.
Thanks.
Love,
Debbi