The Coathangers

The Coathangers
Background information
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresPunk rock, garage punk, indie rock
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsSuicide Squeeze Records
Members
  • Julia Kugel-Montoya
  • Meredith Franco
  • Stephanie Luke
Past members
  • Candice Jones
Websitethecoathangers.com

The Coathangers are an American all-female punk rock/garage band band from Atlanta, Georgia featuring singer/guitarist Julia Kugel-Montoya (Crook Kid Coathanger), bassist Meredith Franco (Minnie Coathanger) and singer/drummer Stephanie Luke (Rusty Coathanger).

Formed in 2006, the band chose the name "Coathangers" which refers to a dangerous method of self-induced abortion; all of the band's members are pro-choice. Long-time keyboardist Candice Jones (Bebe Coathanger), left the band amicably in 2013.[1]

The band was asked to open for the Hiss on the strength of their performance playing a house show. Since then they have headlined shows in the United States and abroad. In addition, several times they have appeared as the support act for fellow Atlanta band Black Lips's New York City concerts.[2]

  1. ^ Adams, Gregory (9 January 2014). "The Coathangers Announce 'Suck My Shirt'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. ^ "The Coathangers: Boobie trapped". Clatl.com. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2013-03-31.