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Dee plakas raffle Continue Donita Sparks and Susie Gardner Donita sparked and susie gardner were both members of L7 origanal they both started the band and still the band (we think) even tho L7s drummer and bassist have changed throwing band Donita and Susie have always been in L7 Susie and donita both play guitar sometimes susie play lead and sometimes ryithum it changes depending on who sings couse both susie and don If you want info go to www.smelll7.com and you will get lais news about what happened on the website has not been updated in recent times but the last post was that donita sparks working on a solo record L7 shell that there is no breakup and is still a band but the last time the L7 relest record or tour was 4 years ago mabie after donita finland up his solo record L7 will bring more out and start touring again. L7 has been known to go crazy on stage so tangent there have been several times L7 has made such news channels ( L7 was recently interviewed for British television 50 Most Memorable Television Moments. L7 was the only band to make the list twice, and was supposed to make it the 3rd time, when all hell broke out during the interview. L7 TV interview halted by brawl - British TV director attacked. L7 took the time recently from working in the studio on its next CD to being interviewed by Uk TV Channel 4 for an upcoming documentary called The History Of Music Through British TV. The show is based on viewers choosing the Top 40 Chart of Events - where L7 has the distinguished honour of being the only band to appear twice. The scheduled interview with Donita Sparks and Dee Plakas of L7 will take place at the famous Latino Drag Queen bar in the Silverlake area of Los Angeles. The location chosen because of its unique atmosphere. The attention given by the film crew and cameras to the L7 women apparently sparked an attack by the Bar Owners, which was launched across the bar in unsuspecting and unprepared British Directors. During this shocking bottle attack was broken, equipment was cut down, crews dispersed and police were called.) and (L7 was recently included in VH1's 100 Most Shocking Moments. A pillar of good taste, The Spice Girls, known for their keen cultural insight, simply referred to the moment as vile. L7 just can't help but do the right things! ) and ( L7 PROHIBITED!!! It brought tears of joy to L7's eyes after hearing that they had been banned by the Christian Coalition. Dreams really come true.) and (LONDON BRITCHES FALL CLICK HERE FOR BIGGER PICTURE Dee Plakas negotiated to a lucky audience member at one of the sold-out L7 shows in London, England on their last European tour. Lottery winners, some men Jim, was treated to a one-night stand with Dee. Tabloids in the UK go wild with this one! Apparently, Jim is a man and doesn't talk to the press about occurred in the back lounge of the L7 tour bus. Dee didn't say a word and clearly left Jim speechless.) and There are many other things that L7 lolol has done if interested they check the website =) Of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Demetra Dee Plakas (born November 9, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois; is an American/Greek musician, known as the drummer in the all-female rock band L7. He was preceded by Roy Koutsky. He married Kirk Canning. They don't have children, but she has two nieces named Anastasia and Gabriella. Plakas' early band joined a punk band called Problem Dogs as their drummer. Although he had never played drums before, he bought a set and learned to play as a band rehearsing in the basement of bass player Algis Kizys' house. In Chicago's thriving punk scene, the band played sporadic performances at places like Space Place and O'Banion's, opening for The Bangles at The Metro. They also released a single, City Hall/ You Are The Knife, after Kizys' departure in 1982. The band underwent several personnel changes, with Plakas' original bandmates Rick Radtke and John Connors reforming in Los Angeles as Pirate Radio. L7 In 1987, Plakas joined the rock group L7, which later released six studio albums, with Bricks Are Heavy in 1992 including the hit single Pretend We're Dead. In 1993, Dee and her L7 bandmate Jennifer Finch supported Japanese musicians hiding in several TV shows,[1] they also appeared in the original promotional video for her song Doubt. [2] The group was disbanded in 2001. Plakas's 2000 sex contest is perhaps best known for a contest in which the yellowing L7 stand one night with their drummer. [3] Post-L7 Plakas later played in solo projects by himself and former L7 member Donita Sparks. She later married Kirk Canning, who played cello in Nirvana's Nevermind, and settled in Santa Monica. Hiding reference - Eyes Love You (live POP JAM 1993.08.11). YouTube (2007-12-03). Retrieved 2011-10-24. As seen in hide's home video release, A Souvenir. Today Tidbits L7 Raffle Off their drummers and more; Chart Attack, March 10, 2000 Demetra Plakas at the Internet Movie Database This page was last modified 04.01.2013 01:27:20 This article uses material from the article Demetra Plakas from Wikipedia free encyclopedia and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. Home Special Interest Forums SLaM 50 The most absurd moments in the Rock Home Special Interest Forums SLaM 50 The most absurd moments in Rock American musician Demetra Dee PlakasPlakas perform in 2019Background information Childbirth nameDemetra PlakasAlso known as Dewi ThunderBorn (1960-11-09) November 1960 (age 59)Chicago, IllinoisGenresAlternative metal, batu alternatif, punk rock, heavy metalOccupation(s)DrummerInstrumentsDrumsYears aktif1982–presentLabelsEpitaph RecordsSub PopSlash Records Wax Tadpole Tadpole RecordsAssociated actsL7Donita Sparks and Stellar MomentsProblem Dogs Demetra Plakas (born November 9, 1960; Plakas' early life was born November 9, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. [1] His parents immigrated independently from Greece and later met in Chicago. [2] Plakas has a younger sister. [2] He learned to play drums while still in high school. [2] In the late 1970s, Plakas joined a punk band called Problem Dogs. [3] Although he had never played drums before, he bought a set and learned to play as a band rehearsing in the basement of bass player Algis Kizys' house. In Chicago's thriving punk scene, the band played sporadic performances at places like Space Place and O'Banion's, opening for The Bangles at The Metro. They also released a single, City Hall/ You Are The Knife, after Kizys' departure in 1982. Plakas moved to the Los Angeles metro area in 1985. [2] The band underwent several personnel changes, with Plakas' original bandmates Rick Radtke and John Connors reforming as Pirate Radio upon arrival in Los Angeles. L7 After watching him play drums with Pirate Radio in 1987, contacts from LA Weekly told Plakas that punk rock group L7 was looking for a drummer. [4] Two months later, after Donita Sparks contacted him, Plakas agreed to join L7. [4] After Plakas joined the band, L7 was fixated and gained momentum. Sparks states we found that sweet spot with Dee. It was a big break for us. Because he is what we have lost. He had the same sensibility as us: we were punks but we did hard rock. [5] She was named The Goddess of Thunder by her bandmates. [6] Plakas played drums on six of L7's seven studio albums, including the band's hit single Pretend We're Dead from Bricks Are Heavy in 1992. The band appeared on lollapalooza's main stage in 1994. In 1994, Plakas and his L7 bandmate Jennifer Finch performed with Japanese musician Hide,[7][8] also appearing in the original video for his song Doubt. [9] Plakas appeared in John Waters' film Serial Mom as a musician and performer in the fictional band Camel Lips in 1994. [1] Plakas and L7 were the subject of Krist Novoselic's 1998 pseudo-documentary L7: The Beauty Process. [1] L7 disbanded in 2001 but was reunited in 2014. [7] During his hiatus during the L7 hiatus, Plakas went on to play drums in solo projects by himself and former L7 member Donita Sparks. [10] In 2007–2008, Plakas toured with Donita Sparks and Stellar Moments in support of transmitic releases. [10] Ken Tucker, then general editor for Entertainment Weekly, stated that Dee Plakas continues to drum with fluid power and encourages a lot of music on the album. Dee Plakas (left) performs with L7 in BC at the L7 2019 reunion The original trailer and interview with Plakas can be seen in Sarah Price's documentary L7: Pretend We're Dead, released November 2016. The film was nominated for the VO5 NME Award for Best Music Film. [12] L7 released their latest full-length album Scatter the Rats on May 3, 2019 through Joan Jett's Blackheart Records. The album received generally favorable reviews. [13] Plakas and L7 announced a six-week national tour with a start date of May 10, 2019. [14] In April 2019, Plakas reported that he was supported by Drum Workshop and had used their Black Velvet kit on tour. [6] Notable Stage Moments Plakas is perhaps best known for a contest held during a live performance in London in 2000 in which L7 yellowed one night standing with him. [4] The winner must spend the night on the tour bus.