Modernettes

The Modernettes were a popular punk band that formed in Vancouver around 1980. Members of the trio were guitarist John "Buck Cherry" Armstrong, bassist Mary Jo Kopechne, and drummer John "Jughead" McAdams. All of the members added vocals to the performances. Many music critics described the group's songs as somewhat of a mixture of the Velvets and the Ramones.

 
In 1980, the Modernettes recorded the EP 'Teen City'. It was released under the Quintessence Records label. The sophomore carries six tunes, including "Suicide Club," "Little Girls," "Celebrity Crackup," and the band's strongest and probably most popular song, "Barbra." Though the group pulled together a strong following, true success seemed to stay at least two steps ahead of the members. The Modernettes only completed one album, 'Gone ... But No Forgiven'. John Armstrong went on to perform with other groups, and to put together his own home studio. [SOURCE: ALLMUSIC]