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The Smears were an American, all-female, garage-punk trio formed in Bloomington, Indiana in 1993. The band released two full-length studio albums, one 10” record, and two singles. Guitarist Kathleen Gregg and Bassist Gretchen Holtz (A.K.A. Gretchen Smear) share songwriting credits and Elena Pinto was the drummer who replaced original drummer Heather Floyd. Although the group did not consider themselves part of the riot grrrl movement, they often addressed issues such as rape, domestic abuse, sexuality, racism, patriarchy, and female empowerment. Their music is characteristically abrasive while maintaining a garage-pop, punk-influenced edge. After two full-length albums, several EPs and two compilations, they disbanded in 1997.

Lover Is Fer Suckers 1994 Headhunter Records Like Hell - Headhunter Records 1996 Kicked My Butt - Hell Yeah 1993 Smears In The Garage - Dionysus Records 1995 Live at Fireside Bowl, Chicago – V.M.L. 1996 Lookout! Records comp. Punk Uprisings

Producers – John Strohm, Frankie Camaro Engineers – Mass Giorgini, Frankie Camaro Photographers – Ross Danielson Artwork – Kathleen Gregg Related groups include Lola, The Nevermores, The Sugarfreaks, The Spoils, The Elky Summers, Big 44