Early Life & Formation Rise to Fame & Prince Connection The Bangles (originally The Bangs) are an American all-female pop rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. The core members are sisters Vicki Peterson (guitar, vocals) and Debbi Peterson (drums, vocals), along with Susanna Hoffs (vocals, guitar). Michael Steele joined on bass in 1983. They started in the LA club scene with a jangly, harmony-rich sound inspired by 1960s pop and new wave. Their 1984 debut All Over the Plac

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content “Ladies in Waiting” Publication: Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Date: Saturday, July 5, 1986 Prince surprised The Bangles by appearing as a special guest at their concert at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco. He had previously told them he couldn’t attend but flew in from Los Angeles at the last minute. Notable Details Prince joined The Bangles on stage for “Manic Monday” (the song he wrote for them), playing guitar and

Release Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content The Bangles with Special Guest Hoo Doo Gurus Date: May 11, 1986 Venue: Warfield Theatre City: San Francisco, California, USA Advertisement for The Bangles concert at the Warfield Theatre on Wednesday, May 14, with special guests Hoo Doo Gurus. This show was part of the band’s rising popularity following the success of their album Different Light and the hit single “Manic Monday.” Notable Details The Bangles (Susanna Hoffs,

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Prince Guests with The Bangles Event Date: May 14, 1986 Venue: Warfield Theatre City: San Francisco, California, USA Prince made a surprise appearance during The Bangles’ concert at the Warfield Theatre. He had told the band he couldn’t attend but flew in from Los Angeles at the last minute and joined them on stage. Notable Details Band: Susanna Hoffs (vocals, guitar), Vicki Peterson (guitar, vocals), Michael Steele (bass, vocals)

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content “The Bangles: Bubbly, Bright Shiny Leads” Publication: San Francisco Chronicle Date: Sunday, May 11, 1986 Feature article previewing The Bangles’ upcoming show at the Warfield Theatre. The piece discusses the band’s rising success with their second album Different Light, the hit single “Manic Monday,” and their blend of pop, rock, and folksy edge. Notable Details The article highlights Vicki Peterson’s songwriting contributions an