1988's Everything was another multi-platinum smash and included their biggest selling single in the soft ballad "Eternal Flame," but working relationships within the band had broken down, and they split shortly after, with Hoffs embarking on a solo career and Vicki Peterson touring as a member of the Go-Go's and the Continental Drifters.
Hoffs released a solo album When You're a Boy, produced by former Bangles' producer David Kahne. The album spawned a minor hit "My Side of the Bed," but it stalled, and Hoffs was soon dropped from Columbia. Her second solo album Susanna Hoffs, released in 1996, fared better critically, but it too had disappointing sales. Hoffs married film director Jay Roach (Austin Powers & Meet the Parents), and their union led to the Bangles' reunion of 2000. Vicki Peterson joined and contributed songs to the New Orleans band the Continental Drifters, which received rave reviews. Debbie Peterson had a short-lived career with Siobhan Maher under the name of Kindred Spirit, while Steele lived in semi-retirement in California.
In 2000, they reformed to tour and in 2001-2002 recorded a new album Doll Revolution. A cover version of "Eternal Flame" was a 2001 UK #1 for Atomic Kitten. Doll Revolution, featuring such songs as "Stealing Rosemary," "Ride the Ride," "Nickel Romeo," and the single "Something That You Said," was released in early 2003. The title track was written by Elvis Costello. The Japanese version of the album featured as bonus tracks both sides of their debut single. Though it sold poorly, due to lack of promotion, the album received rave reviews.
In May 2005, the Bangles announced the departure of Michael Steele.
Abby Travis replaced Michael Steele on bass for the rest of the tour.
The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000.
On December 31, 2005, they reunited to play their hit "Hazy Shade of Winter" in front of Times Square and later played "Eternal Flame" as part of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2006.
Michael Steele, Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, and Debbi Peterson
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Susanna Hoffs - vocals/guitars -
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Vicki Peterson - guitars/vocals/bass
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Debbi Peterson - drums/vocals/bass -
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Annette Zilinskas - bass/vocals - left in 1983, replaced by Michael Steele
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Michael Steele - guitars/bass/vocals- left in April 2005
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Abby Travis - bass/vocals - replaced Michael Steele in April 2005 for the rest of the tour
Discography
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The Bangles (EP) (1982)
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All Over The Place (1984)
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Different Light (1986)
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Everything (1988)
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Greatest Hits (1990)
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Doll Revolution (2003)
Singles
Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | Notes | |
US Hot 100 | UK Official Chart | ||||
1981 | "Getting Out Of Hand" | - | - | | Locally released in USA only |
1983 | "The Real World (Remix)" | - | - | The Bangles | Promo-only release in USA only |
1984 | "Hero Takes A Fall" | - | - | All Over The Place | |
1985 | "Going Down To Liverpool" | - | - | All Over The Place | |
1985 | "Manic Monday" | 2 | 3 | Different Light | |
1986 | "If She Knew What She Wants" | 29 | 31 | Different Light | |
1986 | "Going Down To Liverpool (re-release)" | - | 56 | All Over The Place | UK only |
1986 | "Walk Like An Egyptian" | 1 | 3 | Different Light | |
1987 | "Walking Down Your Street" | 11 | 16 | Different Light | |
1987 | "Following" | - | 55 | Different Light | UK only |
1987 | "Hazy Shade Of Winter" | 2 | 11 | Less Than Zero Motion Picture Soundtrack | |
1988 | "In Your Room" | 5 | 35 | Everything | |
1988 | "Eternal Flame" | 1 | 1 | Everything | |
1989 | "Be With You" | 30 | 23 | Everything | |
1989 | "I'll Set You Free (remix)" | - | 74 | Everything | |
1990 | "Everything I Wanted" | - | - | Greatest Hits | Continental Europe/Australia only |
1990 | "Walk Like An Egyptian (remix)" | - | 75 | Greatest Hits | UK only |
1990 | "The Eternal Mix" | - | - | Greatest Hits | Promo only, Spain only |
2003 | "Something That You Said" | - | 38 | Doll Revolution | |
2003 | "Tear Off Your Own Head" | - | - | Doll Revolution | Continental Europe & Japan only |
2003 | "I Will Take Care Of You " | - | - | Doll Revolution | UK Only |
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