Tobi Vail
American musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tobi Celeste Vail (born July 20, 1969) is an American independent musician, music critic and feminist activist from Olympia, Washington. She was a central figure in the riot grrl scene—she coined the spelling of "grrl"—and she started the zine Jigsaw. A drummer, guitarist and singer, she was a founding member of the band Bikini Kill. Vail has collaborated in several other bands figuring in the Olympia music scene. Vail writes for eMusic.
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Birth name | Tobi Celeste Vail[1] |
Born | (1969-07-20) July 20, 1969 (age 55)[2] Auburn, Washington, United States |
Genres | Riot grrrl, grunge, punk rock, indie rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, writer |
Instrument(s) | Drums, guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1984–present |
Labels | K, Kill Rock Stars, Bumpidee, Chainsaw, Lookout!, Wiiija, Yoyo Records, Simple Machines, Catcall, Ebullition, Outpunk, Chicks on Speed |
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