The Frumpies was a
lo-fi punk rock band formed in 1992
Olympia, Washington. The original line-up consisted of singers/guitarists
Tobi Vail,
Kathi Wilcox, and
Billy Karren (all of whom were previously part of the legendary
Riot Grrrl band
Bikini Kill), and
Bratmobile drummer
Molly Neuman. Their debut was the 7 inch single
Alien Summer Nights on the Chainsaw label.
Babies and Bunnies was recorded in 1993, with future
Make-Up and
Weird War bassist
Michelle Mae signing on long enough to record "Tommy Slich." After a two-year hiatus, the Frumpies reunited in 1996, soon releasing the album
Eunuch Nights. The CD collection
Frumpie One Piece assembled all of the band's previous singles. The group seemed to have disappeared after the 2000 EP release, "Frumpies Forever."