Debbi Peterson

Deborah Mary Peterson (born on August 22, 1961) is an American musician and the drummer of the band The Bangles.^[1] She sang lead vocals on two of the band's released singles, "Going Down to Liverpool" (1984) and "Be with You" (1989). She is the younger sister of fellow Bangles member Vicki Peterson.

Debbi Peterson, Vicki Peterson, Susanna Hoffs and Michael Steele (1984)

Debbi Peterson
Peterson in 2008
Background information
Born	Deborah Mary Peterson (1961-08-22) August 22, 1961 (age 64) Northridge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop rock pop power pop Paisley Underground new wave jangle pop
Occupations	Drummer singer
Instruments	Drums vocals guitar bass guitar
Years active	1981–present
Labels	I.R.S., Columbia, Koch
Member of	The Bangles
Formerly of	Kindred Spirit

She had already established her first band in high school and started a solo career after the separation of The Bangles in 1990. In 1992, she formed the short-lived duo Kindred Spirit with Siobhan Maher, formerly of River City People. She also served as drummer for Matthew Sweet's touring band during his spring 2024 North American tour.^[2]

Personal life

Peterson has been married to sound engineer Steven Botting since 1989.^[3] They have two children.