More Info on Dressy BessySimilar Undetermined MusicSearch Artistopia
Biography
Infobox musical artist | name = Dressy Bessy| image =| caption =| image_size = 200| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Denver , Colorado , United States | instrument =| genre = Indie rock Power pop | occupation =| years_active = 1996–present| label = Kindercore Records Transdreamer Records | associated_acts = The Apples in Stereo | website =| current_members = Tammy Ealom Rob Greene John Hill (musician)|John Hill Craig Gilbert | past_members = Darren Albert| notable_instruments = Dressy Bessy is an indie rock band from Denver, Colorado , associated with the Elephant Six Collective . Guitarist John Hill (musician)|John Hill also plays with The Apples in Stereo . Lead vocalist/guitarist Tammy Ealom formed the band with drummer Darren Albert (musician)|Darren Albert and guitarist turned bassist Rob Greene in 1996. The name was taken from a popular Playskool doll of the 1970s. Hill joined around the time they started recording. They released two singles and an EP in 1997-98 and licensed songs to some compilation albums.
Dressy Bessy's first full-length release Pink Hearts, Yellow Moons (1999) was a mixture of beat group drums, infectious songs, and the odd burst of harmonium . Further releases include California EP (2000), Sound Go Round (2002), and 2003's Dressy Bessy (album)|Dressy Bessy , which incorporated a harder guitar sound. 2003 also brought the compilation Little Music: Singles 1997-2002 . These albums were initially released on Kindercore Records of Athens, Georgia . Their songs "If You Should Try to Kiss Her" and "Just Like Henry" were featured in the 1999 indie film '' But I'm A Cheerleader .
In late 2004, drummer Darren Albert left the band and was replaced in 2005 by Craig Gilbert . Later that year, the band signed to Transdreamer Records and recorded their fourth album, Electrified (Album)|Electrified , which was released in June 2005. The band released HOLLERandSTOMP, on September 16, 2008.
Members
Tammy Ealom - Guitar, Lead Vocals(1996–Present)
Rob Greene - Bass (1996–Present)
John Hill (musician)|John Hill - Guitar (1996–Present)
Darren Albert (musician)|Darren Albert - Drums (1996–2005)
