Charley Stone

Charley Stone first came to notice in short-lived riot grrrl band Frantic Spiders, from Exeter, who released EP You're Dead in 1993;[1] she also played in Toxic Shock Syndrome. Stone then joined Britpop band Salad[2] in 1996. In 1997 she replaced Charlotte Hatherley on guitar in the band Nightnurse[3] after Hatherley left to join Ash.

In 1998 Stone joined Gay Dad as guitarist[4] and also first played live with Fosca, as she would continue to do over the next decade. Stone also joined Linus as bass player.[5] By 2003 Stone was playing in Spy '51,[6] who although active since the 1990s released their debut album in 2006.[4]

Since the 2000s Stone has both performed solo and played with a number of artists including the Priscillas,[7] the New Royal Family/the Famous Cocks, Deptford Beach Babes, Charlotte Hatherley,[3] W*llstonekraft, MX Tyrants,[8][9] Misters of Circe,[10] and Salad.[11] She has also worked as a producer for new bands, such as the Wimmins' Institute.[12]

In addition, Stone currently plays in the Fallen Women,[13] Desperate Journalist,[14] Sleeper,[15] Keith Top of the Pops and His Minor UK Indie Celebrity All-Star Backing Band,[16] Ye Nuns,[17] Joanne Joanne,[18] the Abba Stripes, and Charley Stone & the Actual Band.[19]

• Charley Stone's BBC blog
• Bandcamp