About

The Bangles became one of the best-known chart bands in the 1980s thanks to their numerous hits, particularly the big three of 'Eternal Flame', 'Walk Like An Egyptian' and 'Manic Monday'. It is these three songs that are often most controversial among fans; they are considered by some to be unrepresentative and overly-commercial, and it's a moot point that only 'Eternal Flame' was co-written by a member of the band. Certainly, there is a gulf between these 80s pop hits and some of the other music the band have produced, ranging from folk-rock to punk and power-pop.

Susanna was initially the most keen to reunite the Bangles, and eventually the other band members were persuaded. The spy comedy 'Austin Powers' was the unlikely driving force behind the Bangles reunion. Susanna's husband was the director, and asked Susanna to write a song for the soundtrack. That song became 'Get The Girl' and that song was performed by the Bangles. Things developed from there, with the band writing and rehearsing together once more. A short club tour in 2000 was a success, and the band began recording their comeback album. This album was finally released in the Spring of 2003 to much acclaim from fans old and new, and music critics around the world. Doll Revolution failed to ignite the charts, but there is still considerable interest in the band. In 2003 the band played to sold out houses across the UK and Europe, and continue to tour the USA (and possibly Europe during 2004). Their old record company, now part of Sony Music, continue to release Bangles hits packages, and the band is still much loved by many people, be they 80s fans or people who have joined the 'Doll Revolution'.