Interview from old issue of LIVELY ARTS zine

We became acquainted with Beki Bondage when she fronted the Bristol punk group Vice Squad back in the early nineteen-eighties. Vice Squad enjoyed moderate success among the civic-minded hardcore thrashers in Britain with their 1981 Resurrection EP and 1982's State of the Nation EP to name a few. It wasn't until 1985 that Beki tasted solo prosperity with the memorable "Don't turn Away" single which was followed by the not-so-memorable "Out of the Darkness" single.

After several false starts Beki has gathered together a touring group which burns up the clubs in England with a deep fix of disco heavy metal. Returning from a hectic schedule, Beki finally got to her mail to answer our interview.

WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOMBSHELLS?
My Bombshells are Commander Bonzo on drums, Paul Rooney on guitar, Marc Russel on bass, and we are currently auditioning keyboard players for our next British tour. We'll be recording a new single very soon.

HOW HAS LIFE BEEN SINCE LEAVING VICE SQUAD?
I left Vice Squad due to political, personal and musical differences. I formed a band called Ligotage after that, but we split up after 18 months. I did very little except write songs and get depressed for a year after that, until I met my present manager and started recording again. The Bombshells were formed in February of 1986, so I've been rehearsing, writing and doing photo sessions

DO YOU FANCY AMERICAN MEN?
I think American men are nice. The ones I met while touring with Vice Squad were good looking as well as being very polite (makes a change from the English ones). Anyway, David Lee Roth is an American, and I find him appealing.

WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE PERFORMERS?
I like Girlschool, but I haven't heard anything by Fuzzbox or the Pandoras. My favorite singer is Pat Benatar. I also admire the Wilson sisters of Heart.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE?
My favorite beverage is Stella Airtois Lager.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO CALIFORNIA?
Yes, I have been to California, I stayed in the Tropicana Hotel. It was great and we had lovely weather, which was a change from England.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PARTY ITEM
MY favorite party item is a ten-foot black bullwhip (only joking)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF LIVELY ARTS
I thought Lively Arts was well put together (like Rudolph Mureyev's thighs), and I enjoyed the piece on London.