Girls In The Nose

Rock band formed in Austin, Texas in 1985 to create activist lesbian sex-positive music and performances. The original group was co-founded by Kay Turner, Gretchen Phillips and Betsy Peterson. Lineups 1985-1987: Kay Turner, vocals; Gretchen Phillips, guitar and vocals; Betsy Peterson, guitar. 1987-1990: Kay Turner, lead vocals; Gretchen Phillips, guitar and vocals; Betsy Peterson, guitar; Darcee Douglas, bass; Pam Barger, drums; Joanna Labow, percussion, vocals. 1990: Kay Turner, lead vocals; Becky Escamilla, guitar; Karla Thompson, guitar; Darcee Douglas, bass; Terri Lord, drums; Joanna Labow, percussion, vocals. 1991-1995: Kay Turner, lead vocals; Lisa Wickware, guitar; MJ Torrance, guitar; Jean DuSablon, bass; Darby Smotherman, drums; Joanna Labow, percussion, vocals. From 1988 onwards, the group was accompanied by dancers “Lez Nez” - Allison Faust and Kathy Smith