History Smashed Gladys

Smashed Gladys was a glam metal band from New York, USA, that was founded in 1984. Known for their raw sound and outrageous stage shows coupled with lead singer Sally's raspy voice, and consisted of Sally Cato (ex-Androids on vocals, Bart Lewis, J.D. Malo on bass and Matt Stelluto on drums. They formed in New York City's Lower East Side in 1981. where they were based.

They added a second guitarist in 1984. In all they had three different rhythm guitar players.

Marcel LaFleur- 1984-1986

Tommy Wah- 1986

Roger Lane- 1986-1987

Backing vocals for their song "Cast of Nasties" was Ozzy Osbourne.

1986-Their first self titled album, "Smashed Gladys", recorded in Wales at Rockfield Studios, for a British independent label was released in Europe and North America.

1988- Their second album "Social Intercourse" was released on Warner/Elektra records. Warner/Electra purchased the original British Indi album as well.

The Social Intercourse Album has now been purchased by another record company and was re-released recently.

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