The Bloods were an all female punk funk 80's American band consisting of:
- Adele Bertei (vocals)
- Annie Toone (keyboards)
- Brenda Alderman (bass)
- Kathleen Campbell (drums)
- Kathy Rey (guitar)
The band are considered the first rock and roll band of lesbian women who were publicly out of the closet.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have discovered the band via Bob George, who introduced their track, 'Button Up' on Peel's 30 November 1981 show. The song was a particular favourite by Peel who would often play it on his programmes in the early 80's. He also revisited the track on his 08 August 1990 show.
Shows Played[]
- 30 November 1981: 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 1982
- 18 February 1982: 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 18 April 1982 (BFBS): 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 12 May 1982 (BFBS): 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 21 June 1982: 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 01 December 1982 (BFBS): 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 07 December 1982: 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 1984
- 16 May 1984 (BFBS): 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 22 May 1984: 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)
- 1990
- 08 August 1990: 'Button Up (7")' (O21 / Exit International)