October 20th 2024.
After almost four decades, Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles continues to defy the hands of time and remain ageless. She first captured the hearts of audiences in the 80s as part of the iconic all-female pop rock band, and to this day, she exudes the same vibrancy and energy that made her a star.
The Bangles took the music industry by storm in 1986 with their hit single "Walk Like an Egyptian" and the classic "Manic Monday" - a song written by none other than Prince himself. Susanna, who was just 65 years old at the time, lent her powerful vocals to the track which reached number two on the US charts, narrowly missing the top spot due to Prince's "Kiss". The group also consisted of sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson, who also took turns as lead vocalists, and bass guitarist Micki Steele.
Fast forward 38 years later, and Susanna, who has been rarely spotted in public, was recently seen in Los Angeles after releasing a brand new solo album. She was all smiles while shopping, sporting minimal makeup and a cozy pink cardigan paired with casual joggers - a far cry from her rocker persona in the 80s.
But before her solo career, Susanna rose to fame as a founding member of The Bangles, which was formed in 1981 as part of the Californian Paisley Underground scene. Their sound, heavily influenced by 60s psychedelic rock, was a breath of fresh air in the music industry. The original line-up included Annette Zilinskas on bass guitar, but she left in 1983 and was replaced by Micki, formerly of The Runaways. A year later, the group signed with Columbia Records and released their debut album "All Over The Place", touring as the opening act for Cyndi Lauper.
The Bangles went on to achieve even more success, catching the attention of Prince who provided them with the hit song "Manic Monday" for their second album "Different Light". The group even won the Brit Award for Best International Band in 1987, solidifying their place as one of the biggest bands of the decade. But after the release of their third album, the group disbanded in 1989 for a 10-year hiatus, during which Susanna tied the knot with filmmaker Jay Roach.
In 1998, The Bangles reunited with Jay's support and recorded a track for his film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me". They went on to release two more studio albums, but were unable to reach the same level of success as their 80s hits. Since then, Susanna has been fairly quiet in the public eye, focusing on raising her two sons and pursuing other creative endeavors.
But last year, Susanna surprised fans with not only a new solo album, but also a novel titled "This Bird Has Flown", which has already been picked up by Universal Pictures for adaptation. In an interview, she revealed that the lost songs on her album were recorded in 1999, after the birth of her sons, with help from musician Dan Schwarz and co-writing credits from Jane Wiedlin and Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go's.
When asked why the album wasn't released at the time, Susanna cited a number of reasons including tensions within the group and the decision to focus on The Bangles' reunion. But she remains dedicated to her art and music, saying "I live for art, and art and music have always driven me." And at 65 years old, Susanna Hoffs continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her timeless talent.
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