Artist Info: 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 debut EP Strictly Confidential. It was released under the Quintessence Records label. [read more...]