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There are multiple artists called The Gits: 1) A disbanded American punk rock band from Seattle Washington; and 2), an active Polish /Oi! band.

1) The Gits were an American band, formed in Yellow Springs, Ohio in 1986. Known for their part in the burgeoning Seattle music scene of the early 1990s, they were known for their fiery live performances. Members included singer Mia Zapata, guitarist Joe Spleen (born Andy Kessler), bassist Matt Dresdner and drummer Steve Moriarty. They dissolved in 1993 after the murder of Zapata.

During their existence, the band released two studio albums, one compilation of early recordings, one live recording, three 7” singles and appeared on various compilations. The band also recorded on a few independent labels, and released its two studio albums on C/Z Records. In 2003, each release in the band’s discography was remastered and expanded with bonus tracks on Broken Rekids.

Though the band never signed with a major label and never reached a mainstream audience, Zapata has nevertheless been cited as an influence by many female vocalists.

Members
*Mia Zapata - vocals
*Joe Spleen - guitar
*Steve Moriarty - drums
*Matt Dresdner - bass guitar

album discography:

Frenching the Bully ( C/Z records)
1992
CD/Cass/LP

Enter: The Conquering Chicken (C/Z - Broken)
1993 CD/LP

Kings & Queens ( Broken )
1995 (recorded 1988)
LP/CD

Seafish Louisville ( Broken )
2000 (recorded 1993 )
LP/CD

Best Of The Gits (Adrenalin)
2008 (various dates)
CD
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  • JoannadD

    Frenching the Bully is an amazing album and this comes from someone who isn't really into the grunge thing. And yes, Zapata's voice is impressive.

    6 May 9:03pm Reply
  • owlies

    no other band can fit that many genre tags accurately.

    29 Apr 3:23pm Reply
  • Cashmach1ne

    oi

    29 Apr 2:19pm Reply
  • sarco_pl

    nothing for the hippies in the world of Oi!

    21 Apr 1:27pm Reply
  • PP667

    oioioi

    21 Apr 3:25am Reply
  • Deathblow___

    join the Mia Zapata fangroup here : http://www.last.fm/group/Mia+Zapata

    10 Apr 1:09pm Reply
  • Dejane_Grrrl

    The gits não é oi!

    9 Mar 2:56pm Reply
  • RedPanther9

    damn her voice was so good , when she didnt yell .. i hope her murderer has been tortured correctly and been killed long time ago . \/ crossfingers \/ see you in the other world Mia

    8 Mar 5:32pm Reply
  • Steely_Rain

    Mia Zapata, in our hearts, forever.

    28 Feb 3:32pm Reply
  • owlies

    BEST PUNK VOCALIST... (NOT "BEST FEMALE PUNK VOCALIST")

    12 Feb 3:25am Reply
  • Scentlesss

    самоутверждаются как могут

    2 Feb 7:33pm Reply
  • Boss__HOG

    Я из Беларуси. Это совсем рядом с Польшей. Никогда не думал, что польские скинхеды такие ебанутые на голову дегенераты. Вместо того, чтобы писать гадости на странице американской группы, могли бы завести для своей польской группы отдельную страницу с пометкой. NAZI PUNKS FUCK OFF!!!!

    1 Feb 12:34pm Reply
  • Scentlesss

    what a vain attempt, polish people. the only one thing here going to be "Wypierdalać" - is your polish band, scum pussy's. :))))))))

    30 Jan 9:00pm Reply
  • zbutawjezdzam

    Wypierdalać z tym hipisiarstwem

    29 Jan 4:13pm Reply
  • R4KET

    Wypierdalać z tym hipisiarstwem [8] Oi!

    23 Jan 5:18pm Reply
  • Listek666

    Wypierdalać z tym hipisiarstwem [7] Oi!

    9 Jan 8:04pm Reply
  • cipazesmietnika

    nic dla hipisów nie ma w świecie Oi!

    8 Jan 3:57pm Reply
  • roterkobold

    http://www.lastfm.de/group/The+curse+to+be+forever+27

    8 Jan 2:26pm Reply
  • gd_girl3

    Love the voice of Zapata.

    21 Dec 2012 Reply
  • slayer_bulia

    Zajebisce! Oi!

    7 Dec 2012 Reply
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