Phranc: Full Life Interview

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In this oral history Phranc discusses the LA women’s collective scene, coming out as a lesbian, and selling Tupperware. Phranc talks about her early education in art, career as a printer maker and later as a visual artist, and accidental introduction to punk rock. She details both the queer and punk scene, noting their similarities. Phranc outlines her many bands, including Castration Squad, her solo career, and experience working with major labels. Phranc talks openly about grief and mental health. The interview concludes with her thoughts on motherhood and her role in rock history.
Phranc is a self described “all-american, jewish, lesbian folksinger”. Phranc has always been publicly queer, and has had a huge impact on the queer community. She has appeared in three documentaries: The Decline of Western Civilization, She’s Real, Worse Than Queer, and Lifetime Guarantee. Phranc lives in California with her wife and two daughters.
Learn more at: WomenofRock.org
Interviewed by Tanya Pearson for the Women of Rock Oral History Project
The Women of Rock Oral History Project is a collection of digital interviews and written transcripts, housed at the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College-one of the oldest women’s history archives in the United States. Started by Tanya Pearson in December, 2014, WOROHP documents the lives and careers of women in rock whose work and careers have been underrepresented or omitted from rock journalism and historical scholarship. With a collection of publicized and accessible primary source documents, the Women of Rock Oral History Project seeks to facilitate a more comprehensive, inclusive, and accurate cultural history.
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@MonicaMartella-xq7wf 6 ай бұрын

Sending you love and gratitude Phranc. I saw you in the late 80's (I think), and you are amazing.

@ScottSwess Күн бұрын

Love you, Phranc 😘

@davidadams2395 3 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible series. More people need to know these women's contributions to music.

@aimeeb6321 8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this so much! My old band played at The Anti-Club in the 80’s, and saw Phranc quite a few times. I remember one show she played wearing a one piece, swim team style, bathing suit, with a plastic swim cap. Had no idea she was on a swim team, and it must have been during that time period. Sometimes quirky, always fun!

@mrjoel59 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a cd that you put out at a second-hand store. I enjoyed it. I found your songs very honest and sincere. I did enjoy your rendition of "I enjoy being a girl" I had never heard that song before and I had no idea who you are and what place in the world that you kept. Thank You Phranc.

@Rob78169 Жыл бұрын

Her public address announcement at the start of The Decline of Western Civilization doc is so good!! What a successful life she is having!!

@williamrusbosin583 9 ай бұрын

She and I spoke a few times and now I'm lifted to hear from you about hugo largo experience. Peace and Love Phranc P A L.

@michaelrow875 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite interview in this series! Thanks so much for making it happen

@janesmith8050 2 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚What a wonderful interview of a wonderful woman, thank you.

@zephyrkendzierski5283 7 ай бұрын

What a gem of an interview! I saw "Lifetime Guarantee" in a movie theater back in the early 2000s and adored it. So uplifting. Thanks for putting yourself out there over the years for all us queer-o's Phranc. ❤ Gonna go listen to Gertrude Stein full blast now.