S2 E91 - Vicki & Debbi Peterson with John Cowsill

Drum Channel Podcast

Hello everyone! John Cowsill is back, and this time he brought his beautiful wife Vicki.

Most of you on Drum Channel should be familiar with John’s career, he’s been drumming almost as long as he’s been walking.

We’re going to talk about his appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show at age eight years old with his family band The Cowsills, and their hit song, “The Rain The Park and Other Things” (which most people know as “The Flower Girl” song.) and also the inspiration for the popular TV show The Partridge Family and more.

We speak to Vikki about her group The Bangles, featuring Debbi Peterson (Vicki’s sister) on drums & vocals, Susanna Hoffs on guitar & vocals, and bassist Micki Steele (who before joining in 1983, was in The Runaways for a minute) replacing original and now current bassist Annette Zilinaskas.

The female foursome went on to become one of the most popular bands of the eighties with hits, “Manic Monday,” Walk Like an Egyptian,” Eternal Flame,” and “Hazy Shade of Winter,” along with sold-out tours all over the world.

Vicki’s sister Debbi also joins us, via Zoom, to talk about her experience as the drummer/singer in the Bangles, getting started, a few of her influences, and more.

Happy New Year! Let's enjoy!