Kat Bjelland

Kat Bjelland

61 (1963-12-09)
Salem, Oregon, USA

Katherine Lynne Bjelland (born December 9, 1963) is an American musician. She rose to prominence as the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the alternative rock band Babes in Toyland, which she formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1987.

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1991: The Year Punk Broke 1992 (6.714)

David Markey's documentary of life on the road with Sonic Youth and Nirvana during their tour of Europe in late 1991. Also featuring live performances by Dinosaur Jr, Babes in Toyland, The Ramones and Gumball.
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Not Bad for a Girl 1995

A documentary on women musicians of the 1990s from the indie rock music genre, grunge and riot grrrl including Hole, Babes in Toyland, L7 and more.
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The Best of Babes in Toyland and Kat Bjelland 2006 (10)

This UK-only import DVD features 17 videos -- including their music video clips, shorts and live material: Spanking Machine (Making of) Painkillers (Making of) Nemesisters (Making of) He's My Thing (Music Video) Ripe (Music Video) Bruise Violet (Music Video) Won't Tell (Music Video) Sweet '69 (Music Video) Liberty Belle (Live) Bonus Material (Early footage of Kat Bjelland, live performances, and Crunt music videos)