Short lived 1980's all-female band led by bassist Sylvie Leber and guitarist Eve Glenn. Formed in 1979, they released one single ''Intoxicated'' on the EMI Custom label in 1981. The single turned up on the 2016 compilation album: 'Subnormal Girls - DIY/Post Punk 1979-83 Vol. 1'. Vocalist Fran Kelly went on to become a radio presenter, current affairs journalist and political correspondent that hosted the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National program 'Breakfast'. She recalls her time in the band ''When I moved to Melbourne, I got invited to join an all-female feminist band. It was called Toxic Shock because that was in the news at the time. We had a terrific time. I was the singer and looked a little punk: bleached blonde hair short skirts and leather jackets''.
Members
Fran Kelly (vocals), Vicky Bell (guitar), Cashsn Foley (keyboards), Evie Glenn (guitar), Sylvie Leber (bass), Helen Sky (vocals mandolin), Helen Smart (drums)
''Housewives / Intoxicated / Prisoner'' 1981 EMI Custom Records
My dad says Helen dumped him bc he only owned 3 records.
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