Raised by a record collection mostly consisting of old Motown, Al Green and Blondie, Tracy Godding (vocals/ guitar), Janet Wolstenholme (bass/ vocals), and David Eric Galley (drums/ vocals) had a chance to share their melodic, soulful upbringing to their home community of Manchester, England with Bandit Queen. Named after the Indian outlaw Phoolan Davi, the band had a chance to express their angst of revenge and sex with their debut "Hormone Hotel, " courtesy of Playtime Amuse Records in 1995. ~ Mike DaRonco