| Name |
Cherri Bomb |
| Height |
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| Naionality |
American |
| Date of Birth |
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| Place of Birth |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Famous for |
Singing |
Cherri Bomb is an American all-girl rock band from Los Angeles, California, founded in 2008 by Julia Pierce. They were managed by Samantha Maloney, former drummer with the American alternative rock band Hole, and were signed to Hollywood Records.
The name Cherri Bomb originated from the book Cherry Bomb – The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick, and a Hotter Girlfriend, and to Living Life Like a Rock Star (2008; ISBN 978-1-416-96116-1) by Carrie Borzillo. The band released their debut EP, Stark, on October 18, 2011, and their first studio album, This Is the End of Control, on May 15, 2012. Formed in 2008, Cherri Bomb was founded by guitarist Julia Pierce at age 11, who wanted to start an all-girl rock band upon moving to California. Putting flyers throughout Los Angeles and searching online, Pierce found drummer Nia Lovelis and guitarist Miranda Miller. Still needing a bassist, Lovelis's sister, Rena Lovelis, decided to join the band as well after learning to play bass. According to Pierce, "We went from rehearsing once or twice a weekend to being home schooled and rehearsing every day. We went from playing covers in a really small music shop to performing at Reading Festival and Soundwave Festival in Australia". On June 14, 2011, they signed to Hollywood Records. The band released their debut EP, Stark on October 18, 2011.
The band were opening acts for rock bands, including Bush, Camp Freddy, Filter, Foo Fighters, The Smashing Pumpkins, Staind and Steel Panther. They have also played European festivals, including Oxegen in Ireland (the youngest act to appear), T in the Park in Scotland, Sonisphere and the Reading and Leeds Festivals. On January 23, 2013, the band announced on their Facebook page that Cherri Bomb had parted ways with Julia Pierce. When asked the reasoning behind Pierce's departure, Miranda Miller commented on her Tumblr that it was due to "creative differences" and that "we went our separate ways because we wanted to go in one direction and she wanted to go in another". She also stated "it’s for the better and none of us are giving up on what we love to do".
Contrary to speculation, Pierce did not leave the band voluntarily. On January 24, 2013, she made a public statement noting that it was not her decision to leave. She stated, "When I started Cherri Bomb five years ago, I envisioned something beautiful for this band. It's unfortunate that I'm no longer part of it. Sadly, what has happened wasn't my decision. I never imagined it ending up this way." So far, there are no further details on her departure with Cherri Bomb.
