Billy Karren | |
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Also known as | Billy Boredom |
Genres | Punk, riot grrrl |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Bikini Kill Records |
William Francis Karren is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the punk/ riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, formed by Kathleen Hanna, with Karren, Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox. [1] He was also active in many other music projects, including the Go Team, [2] the Frumpies, [3] Corrections, and Spray Painted Love (with Tobi Vail). [4] He did not participate in Bikini Kill's 2019 reunion; his replacement was Erica Dawn Lyle.
In a Bikini Kill interview, Karren gave his influences as The Slits, The Ronettes, Chrissie Hynde, and Wire. [5]