Frosted (stylised as FroSTed) was an American

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band, founded by ex-

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guitarist and singer Jane Wiedlin in 1995. The band was so-named because ''"it sounds sweet"''.''The Daily Aztec''
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'', one of Wiedlin's favourite TV shows. They released one album in 1996.

History

Wiedlin was joined by a second guitarist, Brian Waters, Sean Demott on bass and Lance Porter (of Ex-Idols) on drums. All three men provided additional vocals. Frosted began by playing live in

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and

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, before their sole album ''Cold'', co-produced with Marc Waterman, was issued in August 1996. It was not a commercial success but was well received by critics.

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describes the album as ''"bright, chunky, and radio-friendly without being gooey mainstream glop"''.allmusic ( link Rachel Haden was credited with singing, while a guesting Gerri Sutyak played

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. Four songs on the album were co-written with fellow Go Go's guitarist

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. The tracks "Bed" and "Call Me Crazy" were released as a

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. Frosted's last show was at 14 Below in Santa Monica, on 31 March 1998.

References

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