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Zepparella
Gretchen Menn, Clementine, Angeline Saris, and Noelle Doughty. 2017
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2004 (2004)–present[1]
LabelsWhatAreRecords? (2008) Bonny Boy Records, (2005)
Members
  • Clementine, drums

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  • Gretchen Menn, lead guitar

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  • Holly West, bass guitar

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  • Anna Kristina, vocals
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Past members
  • Angeline Saris, bass guitar

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  • Noelle Doughty, vocals

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  • Nila Minnerok, bass player
  • Miaya Shambry, vocals
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Websitezepparella.com

Zepparella is an all-female American Led Zeppelin tribute band founded and formed in 2005 in San Francisco, California, by the band's drummer, Clementine. The current band consists of lead vocalist Anna Kristina, guitarist Gretchen Menn, bassist Holly West, and drummer Clementine.

The original members were Anna Kristina, Gretchen Menn, Nila Minnerok and Clementine. In 2011 the lead singer was replaced by Miaya Shambry and the bass player by Angeline Saris; soon after the lead singer changed again and Noelle Doughty took the place. In 2017 Anna Kristina came back as lead singer and after some time Angeline Saris decided to leave the band because she had many other projects. Holly West replaced her on bass guitar.

Zepparella released a self-titled 10-song studio album in 2014.[2] and three live albums, Live at 19 Broadway in 2005;[3] A Pleasing Pounding on WhatAreRecords? in 2010,[4] and Live at Sweetwater in 2016[5]

The band has produced several videos. "When the Levee Breaks," was released in 2010 with over 20 million YouTube views;[6] "Dazed and Confused," released in 2012, with over 1.8 million YouTube views;[7][8] and "Kashmir," released in 2019, with over 1 million YouTube views.[9]

Steve Vai performed with Zepparella at the Malibu Guitar Festival in Malibu, California on May 19, 2017.[10]

Equipment

Gretchen Menn - Lead Guitar: Music Man Silhouette and Silhouette Special; Sadowsky Nylon String Electric; DiMarzio Pickups, cables, straps; Bi-Onyx amp and cabinet; Engl Special Edition E 670 EL 34 1977 Marshall JMP amp; Providence guitar effects pedals[11]

Clementine - Drummer: 1973 Ludwig kit, 24-20-18-14. Paiste Bonham reissue; Paiste 2002 cymbals; Ludwig SupraPhonic snare.[12]

Anna Kristina

Discography

  • Live at 19 Broadway - live (2005)
  • A Pleasing Pounding - live (2010)
  • Zepparella - a 10-song studio album (2014)
  • Live at Sweetwater - live (2016)

References

  1. ^ "Zepparella - Gretchen Menn Bio". www.zepparella.com.
  2. ^ "ZEPPARELLA". Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Live at 19 Broadway - Zepparella - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Zepparella - A Pleasing Pounding". Discogs. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Live at Sweetwater (Live) - Zepparella". Musicazon!. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Led Zeppelin When The Levee Breaks by Zepparella". YouTube. 17 March 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Zepparella Dazed and Confused". YouTube. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Zepparella Dazed and Confused - Video Dailymotion". Dailymotion. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Zepparella Kashmir". YouTube. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  10. ^ "FRI May 19th Hot Licks Night – Malibu Guitar Festival". malibuguitarfestival.com. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Gretchen Menn / グレチェン メン(guitarist/model)". Winking Dragon. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  12. ^ Clementine (30 July 2009). "She's (Not) Just A Woman: Q&A With Clementine, Drummer Extraordinaire". Popshifter (Interview). Interviewed by Jennifer L. Sharpe. Retrieved 4 June 2017.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zepparella

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