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American all-female pop rock band that rose to fame in the 1980s.Formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by Susanna Hoffs and sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson, with Annette Zilinskas (later replaced by Michael Steele).Achieved international success with hits like 'Manic Monday', 'Walk Like an Egyptian', 'Eternal Flame', and 'Hazy Shade of Winter'.Known for their jangly guitar pop sound, vocal harmonies, and influential role as a successful all-female band playing their own instruments.Disbanded in 1989 but reunited periodically starting in the late 1990s.

• The band initially struggled against the 'girl group' label, emphasizing their musicianship and songwriting.
• Internal tensions, partly fueled by media focus on Susanna Hoffs, and disagreements over musical direction led to their 1989 breakup.
• Prince wrote 'Manic Monday' for the band under the pseudonym 'Christopher'.
• Michael Steele left the band in 2005 and did not participate in later reunions; she was replaced by Abby Travis and later bassist Derrick Anderson for live shows.
• Despite their massive success with covers ('Hazy Shade of Winter') and Prince's song, the band members were prolific writers, contributing significantly to their albums.
• Susanna Hoffs expressed mixed feelings about the massive success of 'Walk Like an Egyptian', finding the video concept somewhat silly but acknowledging its impact.